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Subject: [OASIS members] Board of Directors nominations REMINDER
As you know, OASIS is governed by a democratic member-elected Board of Directors. The Board, which is comprised of eight Directors serving staggered terms, bears ultimate responsibility for all OASIS activities, and is supported by the OASIS Staff to fulfill the consortium's mission. As you consider the future of our consortium and the leadership role you and your peers should play, please know this year we are pleased to have continuing service from: Jim Hughes Chris Kurt Simon Nicholson Michael Weiner And this year the term of service will expire for: Colin Evans Patrick Gannon Una Kearns Norbert Mikula Because the Board membership is staggered four Directors are elected each year. OASIS ORGANIZATIONAL members may nominate ANY INDIVIDUAL for the Board. It is very important to note that individuals are elected to the Board, not companies, and that the Directors do not represent their companies on the Board. Because of this, OASIS member organizations are free to nominate a person from outside their organization or even someone from outside the consortium that is believed to be capable of providing OASIS with strategic direction. The duties of the Directors are specified in Article 3 of the OASIS Bylaws (see http://www.oasis-open.org/who/bylaws.shtml) HOW TO NOMINATE Nominations by OASIS member organizations should be submitted by the organization's OASIS voting representative by 12:00 midnight EDT on 5 June 2002 to nominations@oasis-open.org. ACCEPTING NOMINATION The person making the nomination should instruct the nominee to submit an acceptance letter for the benefit of the voting membership. The acceptance letter should include - A short biography and a statement describing the nominee's interest in and qualifications for serving on the Board. - Additional information, such as thoughts about OASIS' future, ideas for technical activities, and suggestions for business development initiatives or strategic partnerships. This letter will be your primary vehicle to help the membership know your vision for the future of the consortium. - A statement that the nominee has support from their management to devote approximately 10-20% of their time to OASIS Board activities, and is able to travel to attend face-to-face meetings approximately quarterly at their employer's or their own expense. If the acceptance letter is not received at the nominations@oasis-open.org address by the close of the nomination period the nomination will be considered to have been withdrawn. Nominees must be prepared, if elected to the Board, to attend the first meeting of the new Board on 31 July - 1 August in the Boston area. Members will be able to review the list of nominees and their acceptance letters on the OASIS website. The OASIS voting representative of each OASIS member organization will cast a ballot for those individuals they believe will best provide strategic leadership to the organization for the next two years. SCHEDULE The schedule for nominations and elections is as follows: 1 May: Nominations open 5 June: Nominations close at 12 midnight EDT; nominee information will be posted on the OASIS web page by the end of the week. 10 June: Voting begins; votes will be submitted via a web form 30 June: Voting ends at 12 midnight EDT 10 July: Results announced 1 August: New Board seated on second day of Board meeting Scott McGrath Member Services Manager +1 978 667 5115 (US & Int'l Voice) +1 978 667 5114 (US and Int'l Fax) scott.mcgrath@oasis-open.org http://www.oasis-open.org OASIS PO Box 455 Billerica, MA 01821
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