LGBTQI+ Staff Network Elections Timetable 2019

 

Nominations open	Friday 19 July 2019
	Two weeks
Nominations close	Friday 2 August 2019
	One week
Voting opens	Friday 9 August 2019
	Two weeks
Voting closes	Friday 23 August 2019
	One day
Results announcement	Tuesday 27 August 2019

 
Positions to be elected

 

• Chair

The Chair has a strategic role to play in representing the vision and purpose of the Network, which is “to work in partnership with the University to create and maintain a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for LGBTQI+ staff”. The Chair ensures that the network functions properly, that there is full participation at meetings, all relevant matters are discussed and that effective decisions are made and carried out. The Chair will coordinate the work of the Committee members to support any projects/initiatives being run by Committee members. They are the main contact for key university senior managers to consult with to highlight the work of the Committee and Network.

• Deputy Chair

The Deputy Chair will support their Chair in their duties and take on strategic projects as agreed with the Chair and the Committee. The Deputy Chair will also manage key relationships on behalf of the Chair, attending relevant University or external partner meetings as appropriate.

• Secretary

To plan and run meetings in accordance with the Terms of Reference, and to bring impartiality and objectivity to meetings and decision-making. Working with the Chair, the Secretary will produce agendas and minutes for Committee and Network meetings, ensuring appropriate circulation. The Secretary will also keep an overview of the Network’s affairs, and produce an annual report detailing activities and advances in the previous year.

• Events Officer

To organise an assortment of events spread throughout the academic year, which provide an opportunity for members to Network and socialise, and which engage members of the wider University community, linked to high profile dates such as LGBT History Month, Pride, and IDAHOBIT.

 

All roles can be held by joint nominations.

Expressions of Interest will be sought for other committee roles, as determined by the elected officers, with an open and fair selection process for appointment.

Candidates can nominate themselves.

Nominations should be sent to Olivia Briddon, by email, with no more than 250 words supporting statement/manifesto (in plain text only). Nominations must include name, School/Service, and position for which they are running.

Voting will be done electronically, and open to all staff, with advice that only those who self-identify as LGBTQI+ should vote. Staff details will only be used for voter verification as confirmed on the website.

Committee roles are undertaken on a voluntary basis as no institutional time remission arrangements are in place, however, candidates are advised to discuss the role with their line manager to agree a local arrangement, in recognition of the role as an opportunity for personal and professional development, networking, and contributing to the University community.