Once a year Association members vote to elect the Board. The Board represent the members and are accountable to them.
How does the Association select its representatives?
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Voting members can put themselves forward for election. (Candidates should officially notify the Association in writing via the Association Coordinator and at least one current Board member must second their candidacy)
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Candidates then present themselves to the Association members at the Annual General meeting (AGM).
Voting members vote for the candidate(s) of their choice; if not present at the AGM they can vote by proxy. A quorum of 10% is required
Board composition
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Board members volunteer for a term of three years; if willing and re-elected, they can serve one further three-year term
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The Board has a maximum of fifteen and minimum of five members
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The majority of Board members must be medical
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The Board can co-opt up to seven members for their specific expertise (e.g. to represent another operational centre, or to bring financial expertise)
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The president of the Board is elected by voting members after nominations by the Board at the annual general meeting
Please click here for the current MSF UK Board members