DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT

Responsibilities

The position of Director of Risk Management was created to develop, implement and supervise a risk management program at the chapter. It is a vital position that requires flawless execution – more so than any other office, but is often paid lip service to at the chapter level. Your job is to ensure that your chapter can safely develop the most important element to fraternity life: brotherhood.

• To educate the chapter and new members about FarmHouse's risk management policies and the dangers posed by alcohol & substance abuse.
• Work closely with the New Member Educator to incorporate risk management education into the program and ensure that program encourages not only knowledge of, but also the practice of risk management.
• The Director of Risk Management must set the example for others to follow. Your attitude towards the implementation and importance of the risk management policies is the key to its success.
• Coordinating the implementation of safety measures for all social events, house management, and fire safety.
• Chair the Risk Management Committee.

The Risk Management Committee

Chapters that have a Risk Management Committee are safer than those chapters that do not. A properly run Risk Management Committee eases the burden on the Director of Risk Management, and ensures that more brothers are knowledgeable about the policies and procedures.

Objectives of the Committee

• Promote the rules and policies contained in the FarmHouse Alcohol & Drug Policy and FIPG Risk Management Policy to ALL members and guests.
• Develop and implement risk management education for chapter members.
• Assist the Director of Risk Management in his efforts to discover safety problems.
• Implement and enforce all risk management policy.
• To meet once per month.

Composition

The committee may be comprised of the following members: the President, Director of Risk Management, Director of House Operations, Social Chairman and any other members to be selected in a manner defined in the chapter by-laws. It is also advised that a Chapter Advisor be an ex-officio member.