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2021 Elections for WFSF President & Executive Board \u2013 A 2-Step Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The WFSF Executive Board and President may be re-elected to serve for up to two consecutive four-year terms. We are very fortunate that, as with the last Election in 2017, almost half the current Executive Board are willing to serve for a second term if the Members want. This is common practice in high levels of government where Senate elections are often staggered so that only half members are replaced at any Election. While not locked into our Constitution, the desire of eligible Board Members to stand for a second term is a demonstration of their commitment to the Federation, and the cooperation and harmony of Board working relationships. This has the potential to ensure continuity and consolidation of the Federation\u2019s strength and direction, especially with regard to our UNESCO and UN cooperation.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Nomination procedure \u2013 NOMINATIONS Open 31 March & Close 9 April<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Nomination Forms will be distributed 31st March (today) to all WFSF members through the e-list. Any paid-up member[1] of the Federation has the right to nominate one candidate for the role of WFSF President and up to nine candidates for the roles of WFSF Executive Board members.<\/p>\n

Before nominating a candidate for either President or Executive Board, please check that your nominees are both willing and able to carry out and sustain the active workload that comes with these roles.<\/p>\n

**Please be aware that all these roles involve a four-year commitment: June 2021-June 2025**<\/p>\n

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Please email your completed NOMINATION Form by 9th April to WFSF Accountant: Ms. Evelyne KOENIG.<\/p>\n

Email : scribe.k@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0 and \u00a0cc: secretariat@wfsf.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Electing WFSF President:<\/em>\u00a0Candidates for WFSF President must be a WFSF Fellow and be nominated by at least ten paid-up WFSF members by the close of nominations. Eligible Presidential Candidates, who are willing to stand for election, will provide a written statement to the membership on how they would fulfil the role of President, including their goals and visions, two weeks prior to the opening of the Ballot. See also Extract from WFSF Constitution below.<\/p>\n

Electing WFSF Executive Board Members:<\/em>\u00a0Candidates for the nine Executive Board positions must have been members of WFSF for four years and\u00a0 Full Members. The new WFSF Fellows all qualify and so do many other members. If in doubt ask. See also Extract from WFSF Constitution below.<\/p>\n

The Constitution recommends taking into account the following principles:<\/p>\n