[Announce] Declaration of Council Election and call for Nominations

[Joshua Hesketh]

Hello,

Voting for the 2016 Linux Australia council closes tomorrow night. If
you haven't voted yet, please head on over to
https://www.linux.org.au/membership/index.php?page=view-election&id=22

Thanks,
Josh

On 13/01/16 23:29, Joshua Hesketh wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> Just a reminder that voting is currently open. If you are a member and
> would like to vote in the council election, please head over to
> https://www.linux.org.au/membership/index.php?page=view-election&id=22
> (see below for full details).
>
> Cheers,
> Josh
>
> On 22/12/15 22:31, Linux Australia Secretary wrote:
>> *
>>
>> Dear Linux Australia Community,
>>
>>
>> Pursuant to clause (15) of the Linux Australia constitution [1] we
>> hereby declare an election open and call for nominations to the Linux
>> Australia Council for the term February 2016 to January 2017.
>>
>>
>> All office bearer and ordinary committee member positions are open
>> for election.
>>
>>
>>   * Nominations will open from 22 December 2015 until 10 January 2016
>>
>>   * Voting will open 11 January until 31 January 2016
>>
>>   * Results will be announced at the AGM in Geelong at linux.conf.au
>> <http://linux.conf.au/>on or after 01 February
>>
>>
>> The election can be viewed here:
>>
>> <https://linux.org.au/membership/index.php?page=view-election&id=22>https://www.linux.org.au/membership/index.php?page=view-election&id=22
>>
>>
>> *What do I need to do?*
>>
>>
>> First of all, make sure your details are correct in MemberDB [2]
>>
>>
>> If you wish to nominate, identify the positions you wish to nominate
>> for and get an understanding of what they involve. Think about what
>> you might bring to the role and prepare a short pitch. Then, accept the
>>
>> nomination you've been given by clicking the 'Accept nomination' link.
>>
>>
>> If you wish to nominate another person for a position, you may wish
>> to contact them first and have a chat to make sure they're happy
>> being nominated. Then follow the 'Nominate' link to nominate them.
>>
>>
>> Once voting is open, you will be able to vote for candidates. Results
>> will be announced at the AGM at linux.conf.au <http://linux.conf.au/>.
>>
>>
>> *Why should I nominate?*
>>
>>
>> Being a member of Linux Australia Council is a fun way to meet new
>> people, work on exciting projects and expand your skill base. It
>> gives you excellent transferable skills to help build your career,
>> and allows
>>
>> you to grow your professional network. It looks great on a CV, and is
>> also a chance to give back to the vibrant Linux and open source
>> ecosystem in Australia and globally. If you're passionate about Linux
>> and open source, it's a great opportunity to help drive and steer
>> Australia's contribution in this field.
>>
>>
>> The roles do require a time commitment - a minimum of 2-3 hours per
>> week for an Ordinary Council Member; for office bearers 8-12 hours
>> per week - so please consider this with your nomination.
>>
>>
>> *Why should I run?*
>>
>> If you’ve been nominated, or are thinking of nominating yourself, you
>> should give the opportunity serious consideration. Being on the
>> council is both hard and often thankless work, but it is also
>> incredibly rewarding. Linux Australia can only achieve what it does
>> by its members and helping out with the council responsibilities is a
>> great way to ensure Linux Australia continues to be successful. It is
>> also an opportunity to help the organisation grow, reach into new
>> areas and to succeed on important topics of national relevance.
>>
>>
>>
>> [1]<http://www.linux.org.au/constitution>http://www.linux.org.au/constitution
>>
>> [2]<http://www.linux.org.au/membership>http://www.linux.org.au/membership
>>
>>
>> As always, your feedback and questions are warmly welcomed. If you'd
>> like to have a chat with anyone on Council around what it involves,
>> please do make contact.
>>
>>
>> With kind regards,
>>
>>
>> Sae Ra
>>
>> *
>> -- 
>>
>> Sae Ra Germaine
>> Secretary
>> Linux Australia
>>
>> secretary at linux.org.au
>> http://linux.org.au
>>
>> Linux Australia Inc
>> GPO Box 4788
>> Sydney NSW 2001
>> Australia
>>
>> ABN 56 987 117 479
>>
>>
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