Committee question about Treasurer

Question

I am a member of a Working Mans Club who are in dire straits. They haven't had a treasurer for the longest time and have suffered greatly. There is a general apathy about the place, and nobody seems to want to do anything. The Secretary asked me to be Treasurer and I have agreed. Some members have complained that a Treasurer needs to be elected on. Is there anything we can do? Like acting Treasurer until the AGM etc?

Answer 1

It all depends on your constitution, but usually there is provision for members to be co-opted on to the committee to fill a vacancy. That person would then stand formally at the AGM and have his position ratified then.