“Charities need the best trustees possible - even more so in today's challenging third sector climate. How can we harness the talent that exists in our community for people who aren't available for meetings during 'traditional' hours? This includes people with young families - and for mums with childcare commitments in particular. Meetings early in the morning don't work for those doing the school run nor do early evenings if you're on bath time duty.
“For the Board of Deputies in particular, being president, perhaps more than chairing any other communal charity, currently demands such a commitment that the role is really only open to someone who is retired, self-employed or sufficiently senior in their organisation.”
In 2015, Mr Verber, who is head of external affairs at World Jewish Relief, became Board senior vice president as a result of winning the most votes out of all the vice presidential candidates, in what was the largest mandate ever recorded for a vice president.
The JC also understands that a dark horse candidate is considering a run for the Board presidency. Brian Mark is deputy for Jewish Student Chaplaincy Scotland. He has been contacted for comment.
