Chairperson
Chairs the board, represents PALI publicly and leads engagement with government and industry bodies.
Leadership
Led by operators who run real venues.
Every PALI board seat is held by a working member of the sector, elected by the membership at the AGM. Board roles are voluntary and unpaid.
- Elected annually by members
- Voluntary, unpaid roles
- Four standing committees
- Minutes shared with members
Board seats
Five officer roles, elected by the membership.
Vice-Chair
Deputises for the chair and holds the brief for member standards and compliance.
Treasurer
Oversees finances, the annual audit and publication of accounts to members.
Secretary
Maintains governance records, AGM notices, minutes and the member register.
Insurance & Risk Lead
Works with brokers and underwriters on the group scheme, eligibility criteria and claims guidance.
Current officeholders are listed in the AGM pack issued to members. Request the latest pack.
Meet the board
The operators currently serving on the PALI board.
Elected by the membership, all running venues of their own.
Sharon
Board member
Serving on the PALI board on behalf of the membership.
Aileen
Board member
Serving on the PALI board on behalf of the membership.
Finnbar
Board member
The Zone Activity Centre
Serving on the PALI board on behalf of the membership.
Becky
Board member
Serving on the PALI board on behalf of the membership.
Liam
Board member
Serving on the PALI board on behalf of the membership.
Board members serve voluntary, unpaid terms and are re-elected at the AGM each year.
Standing committees.
Insurance & risk committee
Works with brokers and underwriters on the group scheme, eligibility criteria and claims guidance.
Standards & safety committee
Owns the PALI compliance bar, inspection templates and incident reporting guidance.
Training & development committee
Sets the CPD calendar, workshop content and the member training academy roadmap.
Membership & communications committee
Member recruitment, the directory, newsletter and public campaigns.
Elections
Any member in good standing can stand for the board.
Nominations open six weeks before the AGM. Members receive the nomination form, candidate statements and voting instructions by email. One vote per member business, regardless of the number of sites.
AGM held annually, date confirmed to members each spring.
Have a say in how the sector is run.
Members elect the board, set the priorities and vote on the direction of PALI.