AGM 2024
CILIP 2024 AGM and Election Announcement CILIP AGM 2024
Timetable Nominations open 26 July 2024.
Last day for receipt of nominations 27 September 2024.
If an election is contested: Despatch of postal voting papers 1 October 2024.
Despatch of online voting information 8 October 2024.
Closing date for receipt of ballot papers and online voting 15 October 2024.
Results announcement: 25 November 2024
This year the CILIP AGM will be held on 15 October 2024 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 working 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 to be considered at
the AGM should send them in writing or by email, clearly marked ‘Resolution for AGM’, to Louis Coiffait-Gunn, Chief Execu- tive, CILIP, Room 150, The British Library, 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB or by email to
Denise.Hawkes@ciliporg.uk.
The last day by which notice of any resolution must be received is midnight on Friday 23 August 2024.
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 web- site at
www.cilip.org.uk/nominate. To arrange an informal chat about the posts with Kate Robinson, Chair of the Board, please
email Denise Hawkes at Denise.Hawkes@
cilip.org.uk.
Completed nominations MUST be received by Denise Hawkes Denise.
Hawkes@cilip.org.uk no later than 5pm on 27 September 2024.
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 global majority communities and under-repre- sented 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 membership via email at:
membership@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 organisation is financially sound and com- plies with the law.
As part of our commitment to equality and diversity we are actively encouraging members from all backgrounds to consid- er standing, particularly those from global majority communities.
We will offer one year’s complimentary membership to library and information workers from global majority back- grounds who are duly elected.
Who can stand?
You must be at least 18-years-old and an Individual Member (or through compli- mentary membership as outlined above)
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or be willing to join within one month of submission as above.
What skills and experience do I need? You should be able to demonstrate: Vision, enthusiasm, excellent commu- nication and interpersonal skills. A commitment to CILIP, fully supporting our charitable objectives, ethics and values. Experience of working with sen- ior colleagues or at Board level. 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: Up to 12 trustees elected by the members. A total of three trustees can also be co-opted.
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 trustees to serve for four years. If elected as Vice-President, you would serve as Vice-President in 2025 and as President in 2026.
How can I find out more? Details of how to stand and role descriptions can be found at
www.cilip.org. uk/boardelections24. Nominations close at 5pm on 27 September 2024.
If you have any questions, please con- tact
Denise.Hawkes@cilip.org.uk.
April-May 2024
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