The Samvera Steering Group announces its 2019 annual election.
In late summer 2018, Samvera saw the unanticipated departure of Debra Hanken-Kurtz from Steering, creating a vacancy within the Steering Group. This vacancy was duly filled via a special election in the fall but, because of the short time before this annual election it was agreed the term of office would extend until summer 2022 (approximately 3.5 years). Accordingly, this election is to fill the two seats vacated by Richard Green and Mike Giarlo, who are stepping down, rather than the normal three.
The list of current Steering Group members and their terms of office can be found here.
Following the nomination period, these are the 2019 candidates.
Term
The elected parties will serve for a three year period until summer 2022. If a successful candidate is not already a member of the Steering Group the seat is eligible for re-election for a subsequent three year term, should the seat-holder choose to run again in 2022. Steering Group members may not serve more than two contiguous terms.
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Those considering running for Steering should review, and have the support of their institution for, fiscal and time commitments related to the role. Fuller details of the responsibilities of Steering can be found on the Samvera Wiki.
Requirements for Nomination:
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To Nominate yourself or another qualified candidate, please visit:
https://forms.gle/qW4rWModV2Qhinzf8Nominations now closed.
Timeline:
Nominations will be accepted between Monday 13 May and Friday 31 May
The Steering Group will contact those nominated by a third party to confirm that the nominee will run as a candidate. Candidates to submit biographies and Statements of Purpose during the week 3-7 June
June 10 - Release names of Candidates
Election - Open from June 17th - July 1st.
- Result announced July 2nd or 3rd
- New Steering members will be welcomed to the July Steering call (26th July) prior to taking up their seats on August 1st
- New Steering Members serve August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2022
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