Call for Nominations to the AuSAE Board of Directors

The Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) is calling for nominations from members interested in serving as a Director of the Board. 

There are currently four (4) positions available for appointment via general election. Members are invited to express their interest in appointment to fill these vacancies for a two-year term commencing in July 2020.

Commitment
The culture of AuSAE requires a working board, with a current focus on supporting organisational growth.  Directors should expect to contribute at least 4 hours a month in their role, in addition to attending 4 teleconferences (1.5 hrs) and 2 face to face meetings per year. 

Directors may also be asked to attend and host AuSAE events, and events hosted by our valued alliance partners.

Skills and attributes
AuSAE directors play an active and visible leadership role in the association sector. All potential directors should be able to demonstrate leadership, integrity, interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for Associations, business acumen, and an understanding of corporate governance.

The board of AuSAE value and seek diversity as defined by gender, ethnicity, age, role and level of experience and encourage applications from all eligible members.

The current board encourage AuSAE members in early stages of their leadership journey, and /or managers in specialist areas to consider nomination.

The current board has also identified that their skills and capabilities would be enhanced and complemented by directors who can offer expertise in the following areas:

• Contemporary Marketing Experience: Knowledge and experience in the implementation of contemporary marketing techniques through digital platforms as it pertains to associations and membership engagement.
• Revenue Generation: Knowledge and experience in the area of non-traditional revenue generation and business models.
• Commercial experience:  Recent commercial experience outside of the association sector

Election and appointment process

Appointment to the board will be determined by election from the membership.  Please note that the nominee must be a current financial member, in an eligible category of the association on application.

To express an interest for the Board position you will need to provide: 

• a completed nomination form, which includes a declaration of eligibility
• a completed candidate statement addressing key questions for circulation to all members.
• A current headshot

All nominations must be received by 5pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on Friday 3 July 2020.

Please click through for a copy of the AuSAE Constitution and By-Laws.

Regards,

Lyn McMorran
President
Australasian Society of Association Executives
e: president@ausae.org.au