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As a part of the DuraSpace governance model, DuraSpace officiall= y launched a Board-Member-at-Large position in March 2015.
The DuraSpace Board of Directors plays a key role in setting the strateg= ic direction and priorities of the DuraSpace non-profit organization. Previ= ously, board members have been nominated and elected by the sitting board m= embers. Along with the transition to a membership-based organization, it wa= s decided that there would be one (1) community elected DuraSpace board mem= ber, called the Board-Member-at-Large, who would be nominated by the commun= ity and elected by DuraSpace Members.
DuraSpace Organization Board of Directors Role
The Board of Directors works with the DuraSpace CEO, Debra Hanken Kurtz, h=
elping to set the strategic direction and priorities of the DuraSpace non-p=
rofit organization. The responsibilities include:
Enhancing the organization's public image
Board members serve for a term of 2 years beginning in November of the f= irst year and ending at the end of October 2 years later. There are g= enerally 4 meetings a year, 2 in-person meetings (usually in June & Nov= ember) and additional conference call meetings as needed.
Board-Member-at-Large Nomination
In October, anyone in the community,=
DuraSpace members or non-member, may nominate an individual who would be a=
good representative of the community. All nominees must be from DuraSpace =
member organizations (http://duraspace.org/all_members). Boa=
rd-Member-at-Large candidates should be at the senior management level at t=
heir organizations, and have fiscal and staffing responsibility. And of cou=
rse, they would, in your judgment, be able to bring the commitment, creativ=
ity, and dedication that the role calls for. Self-nominations are welcome a=
nd more than one nomination may be submitted during the nomination phase.&n=
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Board-Member-at-Large Election
At the end of the nomination process individuals nominated will be asked t=
o confirm their interest in serving and to submit a brief personal statemen=
t. Nominees and personal statements will be made available on the wiki. &nb=
sp;The election will take place in Octob=
er, with each Member organization=E2=80=99s Community Liaison castin=
g a vote based on the direction of their management.
If you have any questions about the Board-Member-at-Large nomination and= election process please contact Kristi Searle, Community Relati= ons Coordinator.