As a part of the new DuraSpace governance model, DuraSpace is officially launched the nominations phase of our a Board-Member-at-Large elections position in March 2015.
The DuraSpace Board of Directors plays a key role in setting the strategic direction and priorities of the DuraSpace non-profit organization. Up to this point all new Previously, board members have been nominated and elected by the sitting board members. Along with the transition to a membership-based organization, it was decided that there will would be one (1) community elected DuraSpace board member, called the Board-Member-at-Large, who will would be nominated by the community and elected by DuraSpace Members.
DuraSpace Organization Board of Directors Role
The Board of Directors works with the DuraSpace CEO, Debra Hanken Kurtz, helping to set the strategic direction and priorities of the DuraSpace non-profit organization. The responsibilities include:
- Determining the organization's mission and purposes
- Hiring of and on-going support of the Chief Executive Officer
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Board members serve for a term of 2 years . The next term begins July 1, 2015 and ends June 30, 2017. There are beginning in November of the first year and ending at the end of October 2 years later. There are generally 4 meetings a year, 2 in-person meetings (can call usually in June & November) and 2 additional conference call meetings as needed.
Board-Member-at-Large Nomination
Beginning todayIn October, we invite anyone in the community, DuraSpace members or non-member, to may nominate an individual who you believe would be a good representative of the community. All nominees must be from DuraSpace member organizations (see full list here: http://bitduraspace.lyorg/duraspaceall_members). Board-Member-at-Large candidates should be at the senior management level at their organizations, and have fiscal and staffing responsibility. And of course, they willwould, in your judgment, be able to bring the commitment, creativity, and dedication that the role calls for. Self-nominations are welcome and you may submit more than one nomination . Please submit your nomination/s using this form http://bit.ly/bod_nominate by April 3, 2015.may be submitted during the nomination phase.
Board-Member-at-Large ElectionNext Steps
At the end of the nomination process individuals nominated will be asked to confirm their interest in serving and to submit a brief personal statement. The Nominees and personal statements will be made available on the wiki. The election will take place in April October, with each Member organization’s Community Liaison casting a vote based on the direction of their management. We will send additional instructions at the start of the election period.
If you have any questions about the Board-Member-at-Large nomination and election process please Valorie Holliser at <vhollister@duraspace.org>contact Kristi Searle, Community Relations Coordinator.