Presides at business meetings of the Society and chairs council meetings.Speaks on both academic and administrative issues. 
The president (or an authorised representative) also represents the views of the society to other associations and societies.

Keeps minutes of Business Meetings of the Council, prepares the agenda, maintains a current list of members and maintains an archive of documents pertaining to the history and development of the Society,
The convenor also deputises for the President and represents the Society at meetings of Convenors of the specialty groups of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health;