AGM NEWS
AGM announcement – 23 October 2023 and election of Vice-President and three Trustees of CILIP
Timetable Nominations open 24 July 2023.
Last day for receipt of nominations 29 September 2022, 5pm.
If an election is contested: Despatch of postal voting papers 9 October 2023.
Despatch of online voting information 14 October 2023.
Closing date for receipt of ballot papers and online voting 24 October 2023, 5pm.
Declaration of results: 24 November 2023
CILIP AGM 2023
This year the CILIP AGM will be held on Tuesday 24 October 2023, as a virtual meeting. The AGM will be an opportunity for you to hear more about the work of CILIP as well as hearing from those work- ing in the profession.
The AGM is a two-way opportunity – for you to vote on key issues and for us to listen and respond to your questions. Members wishing to submit resolutions
Who can stand for election?
Candidates wishing to stand for election as Vice-President or as a trustee must generally be an ordinary member of CILIP on submission of their nomination or be willing to join within one month of submission. They must not be disqualified from holding office as a Trustee. 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 Sue
Lacey-Bryant, Chair of the Board, please email Denise Hawkes, EA to the Chief Executive at
Denise.Hawkes@cilip.org.uk. Completed nominations MUST be received
by Denise Hawkes
Denise.Hawkes@cilip.org.uk not later than 5pm on 29 September 2023. As an organisation’ that promotes equal opportunities and diversity, CILIP is keen to encourage members from all back- grounds and parts of CILIP to consider standing, 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 regis- tered 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 Nick Poole via email at
nick.poole@cilip.org.uk
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 trustees, 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 organ- isation is financially sound and complies with the law. As part of our commitment to equality and diversity we are actively en- couraging members from all backgrounds to consider standing, particularly those from BAME communities. We will offer complimentary membership to library and information workers from BAME back- grounds 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) or be willing to join within one month of submission as above.
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What skills and experience do I need? You should be able to demonstrate: Vision, enthusiasm, excellent communi- cation and interpersonal skills. A com- mitment to CILIP, fully supporting our charitable objectives, ethics and values. Experience of working with senior col- leagues or at Board level. An understand- ing of the legal and financial responsibili- ties 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: Up to 12 trustees elected by the members. Three trustees can also be co-opted.
What experience are we looking for in our next Vice-President? We would like the President for 2024 to take ’Our professional future’ as their theme for the year.
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-Presi- dent, you would serve as Vice-President in 2024 and as President in 2025.
How can I find out more? Details of how to stand and role des- criptions can be found at
www.cilip.org. uk/boardelections23. Nominations close at 5pm on 29 September 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Poole:
nick.poole@cilip.org.uk
April-May 2023
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, Room 150, The British Library, 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB or email: nick.poole@
cilip.org.uk.
The last day by which notice of any resolution must be received is midnight on Friday 25 August 2023.
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