The Samvera Steering Group announces its 2020 annual election and a special election to cover the remainder of the late Julie Allinson's term as a member of the Group. Candidates may not run in both elections.
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The list of current Steering Group members and their terms of office can be found here.
The elected parties will serve for a three year period until summer 2023. 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 2023. Steering Group members may not serve more than two contiguous terms.
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The period for receiving nominations has been extended by one week to Sunday 7th June in order to give people time to consider this extra seat. All other dates in the election cycle remain unchanged.
Following the nomination period, the candidates for the 2020 elections can be found here.
Responsibilities of Steering
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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/iibfE24ALwXkeFCT6Nominations are now closed.
Timeline:
Nominations will be accepted between Monday 11 May and Sunday
31 May7th June (extended to accommodate the extra election). 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 period Monday 1st - Sunday 14th June
Tuesday 16th June announce names of candidates and open voting until Sunday 5th July
- Result announced July 6th or 7th
- The successful candidate for the one-year post will take up their duties immediately.
- New Steering members appointed to the three-year positions will be welcomed to the July Steering call (24th July) prior to taking up their seats on August 1st New Steering Members
- and will serve August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2023
- 2023
Questions or Comments?
Please contact the Election Team
Jon Dunn - Steering Group Chair
Rosalyn Metz - Steering Group Chair-elect
Richard Green Samvera Operations Adviser