As we near the end of the IAIAsa financial year, we need to get the election process underway for a new National Executive Committee (NEC) to serve the organisation for the following year. The NEC would like to finalise the election process by the end of 2024 calendar year.
The NEC has identified the need to have separate nominations for the two (2) positions to be filled on the NEC for 2025/2026:
- NEC Member – IAIAsa 2026 Conference Chair: Nominees are called for with the required commitment and experience and/or skills such as conference/event organising, strategic planning, leadership, project management and communication.
- NEC Member – Young Professionals: This portfolio was suggested by the NEC to assist young professionals who are starting a career in the IEM industry. Nominees are called for with the required commitment and experience and/or skills such as leadership, event planning or training, knowledge of the IEM industry and a willingness to assist the growth and development of young professionals.
Please note that the NEC is supported by the operations manager and secretariat of IAIAsa. Even though the above portfolios require certain skills or at least an interest in it, this is a voluntary association and we encourage all members to be actively involved in the growing and development of IAIAsa by serving on the NEC.
Please use the nomination form to nominate another member by completing the relevant form and returning it via e-mail (elections@iaiasa.co.za) by close of business (5pm) on Friday the 22nd of November 2024 with “NEC Nominations 2025/26” in the subject line. Only paid up IAIAsa members may nominate, second and be nominated. Nominators and seconders should consider a potential nominee’s previous involvement at branch level or National sub-committee level, as well as the requisite skills and experience required for the positions.
This information can be requested from the IAIAsa office by contacting operations@iaiasa.co.za or alternatively get hold of one of the current NEC Members and Branch Chairs for more information. Nominations will be checked for validity before ballot papers, together with background information on each nominee, are circulated to members by Friday the 29th of November 2024. Voting via electronic ballot will be undertaken from 29th November to 12th December 2024.
Any member that wants to volunteer to be on the NEC but is unsuccessful in finding nominators, can contact the Operations Manager: Sue George
A member elected to serve on the NEC will have the responsibility of conducting the affairs of the Affiliate on behalf of the members, and will be expected to commit to:
- four zoom meetings (2 hours from 4pm to 6pm, or as agreed on),
- the annual Strategic Planning meeting (mandatory in person meeting for all NEC members scheduled to take place the third weekend of March 2025 – exact details to follow),
- the annual mid-term planning session (mandatory in person meeting for all NEC members scheduled to take place before or after the annual conference in August 2025), and
- will need to commit to an additional three to five hours per month to the development of their portfolio.
It must be noted that Office Bearers (President, Past President, President Elect, Treasurer and Secretary) will have additional management and meeting responsibilities.
Nominees will be notified of the outcome of the ballot by the latest 12th of December 2024. The 2025/2026 NEC will be announced after the Strategic Planning meeting in March 2025.
Please refer to the Call for Nominations Document for additional information.