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BSAC Elections 2023
Your chance to help steer the club
THE COUNTDOWN TO THE BSAC Election 2023 has now started , with nominations invited for the BSAC Council posts that will become vacant at the next AGM .
The positions of Vice Chair and Honorary Secretary , as well as three ordinary Council member posts , are all up for election , with the successful candidates taking up their roles on BSAC Council at the 2023 AGM next May .
For members with the right skills and experience , the 2023 election could be the chance to help make a difference in the strategic growth of BSAC . The coming year will see some key developments as BSAC continues to deliver on its strategic mission to become the ‘ go to ’ community for anyone wanting to learn about , enjoy and protect the underwater world .
BSAC Chair Edward Haynes said he hoped that more members with diverse skills as well as a passion for scuba and snorkelling would put their names forward for the Election 2023 .
“ Participating as part of the BSAC Council team can be a hugely rewarding experience and offers the chance to bring your own skillset as well as a shared love of diving to the board .
“ With the exciting opportunities as well as challenges ahead for BSAC , we are now looking for candidates with the right mix of business leadership , skills and experience to join the team .”
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Skills and Experience
BSAC Council would particularly welcome members who have board level or senior management experience in any of the following areas :
■ Charity or National Governing Body
( NGB ) governance
■ Brand development and marketing
■ PR , media , communications and reputation management
■ Sources of funding
■ Other diving training agencies
■ Implementing EDI ( Equality , Diversity and Inclusion ) strategies
■ International business development and partnering
Post-specific requirements
In addition to the role of ordinary Council members , there are additional skills and experience requirements for the post of Vice Chair and Honorary Secretary :
■ Vice Chair - must be able to deputise for the Chair as required and has additional responsibilities for : Council engagement with members and stakeholders ; leading agreed strands of strategic project governance .
■ Honorary Secretary - is responsible for governance effectiveness and administering the processes and policies underpinning Council business management . Candidates for the role should understand the essential aspects of administering committee and board business .
Interested ? What to do next
You can find full details on how to put yourself forward for BSAC Council in the candidate application pack at bsac . com / election2023 where you can also download and print off the application form . Alternatively , online applications can be made at bsac . com / nomimation2023
All applications must be received by 23:59 on 31 January 2023 .
All potential candidates are advised to contact BSAC ’ s CEO , Mary Tetley , for an informal conversation about what ’ s involved in being on Council before applying . For more information on the role of Chair , please contact maryt @ bsac . com
All nominees for the BSAC Election 2023 must be listed as a paid-up full BSAC member on the BSAC database at as 23:59 , 31 January 2023 . Members may only apply for one position .
Special Resolutions and Motions
Any Special Resolutions / Motions to be raised at BSAC ’ s AGM 2023 must also be submitted by 23:59 on 31 January 2023 . Special Resolutions / Motions to be raised at the AGM submitted by a branch committee must be accompanied by the relevant extract from the branch meeting minutes . At least four other voting members must second Special Resolutions / Motions submitted by a voting member .
All Special Resolutions / Motions should be sent to BSAC ’ s Honorary Secretary c / o Chief Executive Mary Tetley at maryt @ bsac . com