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.
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The elected parties will serve for a three year period until summer 2022. If a successful candidate is not currently (May 2019) 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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Continuing to oversee the implementation of the Recommendations provided by the Governance Working Group
Hiring of Centralized Staff
Reviewing the Samvera Community and Steering bylaws
Working to implement a Contributions model in support of the resources requested in the Governance Recommendations
Re-assessing Governance by end of 20202019
Managing elections
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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