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Leadership Structure

As established by the GWASA Family Constitution — 2026 Edition

Governance

Organizational Structure

GWASA Family is governed through the Board of Trustees, the Alumni Executive Committee, and specialized departments, each with clear mandates under the Constitution. Members of the Executive Committee are elected for a five (5) year term, with elections held on the first Monday of March of the electioneering year.

🏛 Board of Trustees

Upholds the fiduciary duty to protect all the organization's assets and funds, and oversees the association's operations in the public interest.

👥 Alumni Executive Committee

Elected leaders who run the association: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, Vice Treasurer, Secretary, Vice Secretary, Organizing Secretary and Deputy Organizing Secretary.

🏢 Departments

Independent departmental heads (HoDs), led by the Chief Head of Departments, run the day-to-day functions of the family.

Elective Posts

Chairperson

Provides overall leadership and direction of the Association.

Vice-Chairperson

Deputizes the Chairperson in all functions.

Treasurer

Custodian of the Association's funds, financial records and reporting.

Vice Treasurer

Assists the Treasurer in financial management.

Secretary

Keeper of records, minutes and official communication.

Vice Secretary

Deputizes the Secretary.

Organizing Secretary

Coordinates events, meetings and re-union activities.

Deputy Organizing Secretary

Assists the Organizing Secretary.

Departments & Sub-Committees

💼 Finance, Strategy & Projects

Manages funds, savings, loans, investments and project strategy, guided by departmental by-laws.

📣 Public Relations

Manages communication, publicity and the public image of GWASA Family.

🤝 Recruitment & Membership

Handles member registration, retention and membership records.

❤ Welfare & Benevolence

Coordinates member welfare, benevolence contributions and support during bereavement.

⚖ Disciplinary Committee

Handles disciplinary matters and upholds the dignity of the Association.

🔍 Audit & Ethics

Ensures open, transparent financial reporting and ethical compliance.

📜 Legal Affairs

Advises on legal matters, elections and constitutional compliance; appoints the Special Elections Debate Committee (SEDC).