Deadline extended - Chapter & Working Group Elections
Dear Chapter members,
The deadline for submitting candidacies for Chapter Chair positions was postponed to 28 July. Please check the new schedule for the elections:
Deadline for submitting candidacies: 28 July 2024
Notification of acceptance for eligible candidates: 30 July 2024
Chair election period: 1–4 August 2024
Communication of results: until 8 August 2024
Hand-over period between Chairs: 9–31 August 2024
This is a unique opportunity for eligible members who are passionate about our mission and willing to dedicate their time and enthusiasm to leading our Chapter. If you are ready to take on a new challenge in a fulfilling leadership role, we encourage you to submit your application at the link at the end of this article and contribute to our collective success.
Why should you apply?
- You will gain new skills, experience, knowledge and confidence on a variety of topics, including leadership, management, budgeting and forecasting, internal and external communication, and event management.
- You will have the opportunity to engage and interact with peers and like-minded professionals in your region or area of interest beyond the boundaries of your current workplace.
- You can widen your professional network and make lifelong friendships from across the association.
- You get to collaborate on a variety of topics and events across the MCAA community.
- You will participate in the MCAA Annual Conference and General Assembly and other meetings organised by the MCAA that the Chairs are invited to attend.
What we require from you:
- Candidates need to have been members of the respective Chapter for at least six months before the date of publication of the election call.
What are the Chairs’ responsibilities?
- Prepare a plan of activities for the Chapter.
- Appoint a Chapter Board, including Vice-Chair and other positions, as per Chapter regulations.
- Keep the Chapter Board and members engaged and updated on MCAA issues.
- Organise events and communicate with local members.
- Manage the Chapter budget.
- Communicate regularly with the MCAA Board and Operational Team, and comply with their requests.
- Submit activity reports and attend periodical meetings.
- Organise at least two meetings per year.
The mandate is for two years, starting on 1 September 2024 and finishing on 31 August 2026, with a possibility of one re-election. This means that current Chairs finishing their second consecutive mandate cannot run again. Exceptions to this rule are only possible with the permission of the MCAA Executive Committee.
In accordance with the MCAA statutes, the Working Group Chair is an ex-officio (i.e., non-voting) member of the MCAA Board. Each year, they are invited to attend the MCAA Board meeting held during the MCAA Annual Conference and General Assembly, and other potential Board meetings. They will be invited to join the MCAA Board meeting held during the MCAA Annual Conference and General Assembly each year.
The Extended schedule for the elections is the following:
Deadline for submitting candidacies: 28 July 2024
Notification of acceptance for eligible candidates: 30 July 2024
Chair election period: 1–4 August 2024
Communication of results: until 8 August 2024
Hand-over period between Chairs: 9–31 August 2024
Present your candidacy to become a Chair here.
In case you have any questions, please feel free to reach us at the email management@mariecuriealumni.eu.
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Don’t pass on this opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our community!