The Chairperson above all has to be a calm person of friendly disposition, with a sense of humour. The ability to think clearly and to see all sides of any problem is a necessity plus a sound knowledge of committee procedure. (S)He has to liaise with the secretary over the committee meetings and AUK agendas and be able to travel to attend these meetings. (S)He should preferably have had a long association with cycling in all its aspects, as well as Audax style of riding up to at least Super Randonneur level.