In both cases, they will be expected to oversee the work of volunteers, both on- and off-site. Finding a candidate who can do so constructively will be essential, and close monitoring during their first years will be needed to ensure we have chosen well.
'''Proposal: The Society should move to document all of the tasks and procedures employed to the degree that a reasonably competent person might be able to follow such procedures to good effect, notwithstanding that some tasks may require specialized knowledge or skills.'''
'''Proposal: The Society should move to transfer all responsibilities presently held by Consuls that do not benefit from being performed at Headquarters to other volunteers.'''
Consuls are concerned that their cloistered existence may blind them to the wants and needs of the membership. Given that the Directors have chosen not to participate in discussions of Society issues outside of Board meetings, and that Consuls have no proper voice there, an alternative means of staying in touch with the membership would be valuable.