The deadline for submitting a completed nomination/application is 17:00hrs GMT on 26th February 2021.
You can find the call for nominations below:
Global Alliance seeks membership candidates for Executive Board
7th January 2021, Lisbon Portugal.
As the Global Alliance enters its 21st year of service to the international public relations and communication management profession, we extend an open invitation to all our member organizations to nominate senior leaders to represent their membership organization by becoming a nomination candidate for Global Alliance Executive Board.
You may submit a nomination by identifying a potential leader from your member organization or region who meets the eligibility requirements given below and has both the skill and the passion to move forward and support our profession.
Candidates for the following positions on the Global Alliance Executive Board are to be elected at the 2021 Global Alliance Annual General Meeting to be scheduled.
Nominations for the following positions must come from a Global Alliance member in good standing:
- President (1) for a two-year term to 30th June 2023;
- Vice President (1) for a two-year term to 30th June 2023;
- Secretary (1) for a two-year term to 30th June 2023;
- Delegate-at-Large (3) representing a National Association for a two-year term to 30th June 2023;
- Delegate-at-Large (1) representing Academic/ Research for a two-year term to 30th June 2023;
- Delegate-at-Large (1) representing any of the membership categories (National,
International, Regional, Specialty, Academic, Education, Training, Research or
Professional Organisation for a two-year term to 30th June 2023;
and
- Regional Delegates-at-Large (8) for a one-year term to 30th June 2021; these regional positions are designed to ensure representation from all continents.
The available positions are for Latin America, Asia–Pacific, Oceania, Africa, North America and India-Middle East.
All nominations must have the support of the candidate’s Global Alliance member organization.
The director position on the Global Alliance Executive Board is held as a partnership between the appointed director and their nomination organization. Once elected, the director will serve as a member of the board with their primary fiduciary duty to the entire Global Alliance membership.
Should appointee for whatever reason leave the Board, it should not be automatically assumed that the position will be filled by a nominee from the same organization.
The Executive Board may fill any vacancy between annual general meetings as per the Global Alliance Bylaws.
Please note that some incumbents may be eligible for re-election.
Process
Nominations/applications by a member in good standing, in the form of a two page summary outline or narrative of qualifications, should be submitted to the Global Alliance Nominations Committee Chairperson, via the Global Alliance General Secretariat (cao@globalalliancepr.org)
Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Nominations Chairperson or CAO for further guidance.
Individuals may seek election to any position; however, the Committee reserves the right, after discussion with candidates, to recommend individuals for different positions as circumstances dictate.
Nominations may/will be required to supply additional information, professional endorsements and undertake an interview process.
Eligibility
To be eligible, a candidate must be:
- A senior public relations/communication management professional; member in good standing and/or senior executive of a Global Alliance member; with a strong network in the industry and/or academia.
- Well-versed in Global Alliance objectives and supportive of its broad goals.
- Able to work in a highly diverse, multicultural environment.
- Be proficient in business English as the Global Alliance’s working language.
- Supported by a nomination from their Global Alliance member organization.
- Be self-funding (or secure financial support).
- Have access to additional resources to lay at the disposal of the Global Alliance, for example, financial, research capability and sponsorship.
-*To participate in up to twelve teleconferences per year and attend in person at least two Global Alliance meetings per year (one Executive Board meeting and the Annual General Meeting).
- Board members are expected to participate in the bi-annual World Public Relations Forum.
- Willing to accept assignments and make significant contribution to a hard-working Board.
- Willing and able to promote the Global Alliance within his/her region, including making invitations to potential partners and sponsors.
- Be able to add value beyond their individual contribution.
* In person meetings will be held only when restrictions due to Covid-19 Pandemic are lifted.
Please note the deadline for submitting a completed nomination/application is 17:00hrs GMT on 26th February 2021.
The appointed Nominations Committee have the authority to amend the above nomination terms and process without notice subject to the approval of Global Alliance Executive Board.
2020 Nomination Committee appointed by Global Alliance Executive Board in compliance with Global Alliance’s Nomination Committee Policy and Bylaws are:
Chair – José Manuel Velasco Guardado, Dircom – Asociación de Directivos de Communicación, Spain
Amith Prabhu, Promise Foundation, India
Dr. Amybel Sánchez de Walter, Universidad San Martín de Porres, Peru
Philip Bonaventura, PRSA – Public Relations Society of America, USA
On behalf of Global Alliance Executive Board, I would like to encourage all candidates to seek nomination and wish you our very best wishes.
Yours Sincerely,
José Manuel Velasco
Immediate Past-Chair
Chair of the Nomination Committee
Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management