Election of Vice-President and six Trustees of CILIP CILIP AGM 2020


Call for nominations: Timetable


Nominations open 24 July 2020


Last day for receipt of nominations 25 September 2020 (5pm)


Who can stand for election? Candidates wishing to stand for election as Vice-President or as a trustee must be Individual Members of CILIP. However, this year as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion we will offer complimentary membership to library and information workers from BAME backgrounds who are duly selected. Nomination forms, with information about how to stand for these positions, can be downloaded from the CILIP website at www.cilip.org.uk/nominate. To arrange an informal chat about the posts with Nick Poole, Chief Executive, or John Trevor-Allen, Chair of the Board, please email Denise Hawkes, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Govern- ance Secretary at Denise.Hawkes@cilip.org.uk Completed nominations MUST be received by Nick Poole nick.poole@cilip. org.uk not later than 5pm on Friday 25 September 2020.


If an election is contested:


Despatch of postal voting papers 14 October 2020


Despatch of online voting information 15 October 2020


Closing date for receipt of ballot papers/ online voting 19 November 2020 (5pm)


Declaration of results 20 November 2020


As an organisation that promotes equal opportunities and diversity, CILIP is keen to encourage members from all backgrounds and parts of CILIP to consider standing for Council, including those from BAME communities and under-represented groups within the profession.


Voting


If either election is contested, a ballot will be held. All members eligible to vote and with an email address registered with CILIP, will receive an email with full information on how to vote online. Only those members for whom CILIP does not have an email address will receive a postal ballot paper. Please ensure that CILIP has your up-to- date email address.


If you have any queries, please contact Adam Pokun via email at adam.pokun@ cilip.org.uk.


CILIP AGM 2020


Due to Covid-19, this year we are holding the CILIP AGM remotely. We are in the process of finalising a date for the AGM and full details will be confirmed shortly.


The AGM is an opportunity for you to vote on key issues as well our opportunity to listen and respond to your questions. Members wishing to submit resolutions to be considered at the AGM should send them in writing or by email, clearly marked ‘Resolution for AGM’, to Nick Poole, Chief Executive, CILIP, 7 Ridgmount Street, London WC1E 7AE or email: nick.poole@ cilip.org.uk. The last day by which notice of any resolution must be received is midnight on Friday 21 August 2020.


Thinking about joining the CILIP Board or Presidential Team?


MEMBERS have the opportunity to put themselves forward to serve as a trustee or the Vice-President. If elected, you will work with other trus-


tees, the Presidential Team and staff to set CILIP’s strategic direction and make sure that members’ interests are met and secure. The Board is responsible for making sure that the organisation is financially sound and complies with the law.


As part of our commitment to equality and diversity we are actively encouraging members from all backgrounds to consider standing, particularly those from BAME communities. We will offer complimentary membership to library and information workers from BAME backgrounds who are duly selected.


Who can stand?


You must be at least 18 years old and an Individual Member (or through compli- mentary membership as outlined above).


What skills and experience do I need? You should be able to demonstrate:


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l Vision, enthusiasm, excellent commu- nication and interpersonal skills


l A commitment to CILIP, fully supporting our charitable objectives, ethics and values


l Experience of working with senior colleagues or at Board level


l An understanding of the legal and financial responsibilities of the Board.


How much time does it take? The Board meets four to five times a year. We expect most Board meetings to be held virtually with one or two face-to-face meetings throughout the year. You would need to spend about 10 days a year to prepare for and attend the Board.


How many people are there on the Board?


There can be up to 15 people on the Board: l Up to 12 trustees elected by the members l Three trustees can also be co-opted.


What experience are we looking for in our next Vice-President? We would like the President for 2022 to


take sector and workforce development as their theme for the year so we would be particularly pleased to receive nominations for people with senior level experience in this area.


Will I be paid?


CILIP’s trustees and Presidential Team are volunteers and these positions are unpaid but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.


How long would I serve for? We are looking for six trustees to serve for four years. If elected as Vice-President, you would serve as Vice-President in 2021 and as President in 2022.


How can I find out more? Details of how to stand and role descriptions can be found at www.cilip.org.uk/boardelections20. Nominations close at 5pm on 25 September 2020.


If you have any questions, please contact Adam Pokun (adam.pokun@cilip.org.uk or 020 7255 0512).


June-July 2020


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