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Help to make a difference – join BSAC Council in 2022

BSAC IS INVITING MEMBERS WITH THE right skills , experience , enthusiasm , and drive to join the BSAC Council .
The 2022 Election sees BSAC at a crucial point , as the organisation works to move beyond the challenges of the Covid pandemic and embrace its strategic aim of being the ‘ go to ’ community for anyone wanting to learn about , enjoy and protect the underwater world .
The Council positions becoming available – Chair and four ordinary council members – in May 2022 will be key to BSAC ’ s strategic success .
BSAC Chair Maria Harwood said joining the council team would be a rewarding experience .
With some exciting opportunities now ahead , BSAC Council needs candidates with the right mix of business leadership experience and skills to help shape the future of BSAC .
“ Council is the board of directors of BSAC , and so it is your business leadership that we need rather than your diving expertise , although we do have a shared passion for diving .
“ We also need a Chair who will provide leadership to Council , take responsibility for Council ’ s effectiveness , and support and guide the CEO to ensure that BSAC meets its key objectives .”
Skills and experience
BSAC would particularly welcome members who have board level or senior management expertise in any of the following areas :
■ Business development and product development
■ Legal and commercial management
■ Human resources / organisational transformation
■ Financial management
■ Programme management / business change management
■ Numerical analytical skills
■ Strategy and risk management
■ IT-enabled business change and programme management .
■ Policy development
■ Marketing and branding
■ Communications and social media exploitation
Full details on how to put yourself forward for BSAC Council can be found in the candidate application pack at bsac . com / election2022 where you can also download and print off the application form . Alternatively , online applications can be made at bsac . com / nomination2022
All applications must be received by 23:59 on 31 January 2022 .
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 Mary Tetley CEO at maryt @ bsac . com or Maria Harwood BSAC Chair at chair @ bsac . com .
All nominees for the BSAC Election 2022 must be listed as a paid-up full BSAC member on the BSAC database at as 23:59 , 31 January 2022 . Members may only apply for one position .
Special Resolutions and Motions
Any Special Resolutions / Motions to be raised at BSAC ’ s AGM 2022 must also be submitted by 23:59 on 31 January 2022 .
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 .
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