Elections
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR TWO GOVERNANCE BOARD MEMBERS
Nominations open on 1 June 2024 and close at 4pm on 30 August 2024, for two Governance Board members for the Theosophical Society in New Zealand Inc..
Term of Office
The Term of Office is for three years, commencing after the close of the AGM in January 2025.
Processes
The Process for electing the various positions is outlined in the Election Bylaw.
Below you will find the details and documents required for each position open for nomination.
Nomination and Election Period
Nominations for the positions are open from 1 June and close at 4pm on 30 August 2024. Voting will be by postal ballot in October by members of the Society who have been 'members in good standing' for not less than twenty-four consecutive months immediately prior to the election.
Nominations for Governance Board
1. Before putting your name forward, please have a look at the Role of Governance Board Member. Their Roles and Responsibilities and the Governance Board Code of Conduct.
2. A Candidate wishing to put their name forward to be on the Governance Board must fill in this GB Election Acceptance Form and send the completed form with the required details to the Returning Officer.
3. On receipt of the Election Acceptance Form and validation by the Election Committee, the candidate's name will be added to the website. Nominators then know that the candidate's signature is held on file at the National Section, indicating their acceptance to stand for the position. Candidates' nominations are invalid until this process is completed.
4. Nominations must be made on the Election Nomination Form and proposed by ten current members of the Society who have been members in good standing for no less than three full consecutive years before 30 August 2024. By nominating a candidate, you verify they have the skills required for the position, as outlined in the Election Bylaw.
5. Eligibility - Some People are disqualified from being an Officer in an Incorporated Society. The Rules pertaining to eligibility for The Theosophical Society in NZ Inc., can be found here.
Candidate Statement
Here is a template that gives some idea of a Candidate Statement to be submitted with the Election Acceptance Form. This one-page statement will be sent out with the voting papers and include:
· Background about yourself.
· Your vision for the position you are seeking.
· A summary of the skills and experience you bring to the role.
Submitting Election Acceptance Form and Election Nomination Forms
By email to office@theosophy.nz
or by Post to Returning Officer, Theosophical Society in New Zealand, 18 Belvedere Street, Epsom, Auckland 1051
or by Courier to: Returning Officer, Theosophical Society in New Zealand, 10 Warborough Ave, Epsom, Auckland 1051
Nominations with all the required details must reach the Returning Officer by 4pm Thursday 30 August 2024