NOTICES
ABDO BOARD ELECTIONS 2022
Notice is given of the election of directors to the board of ABDO There are two board places open for election in 2022. One seat is currently held by Lorraine Bleasdale who is entitled to seek re-election. The second seat is vacant as Jo Holmes becomes an advisor to the board for the next two years. Nominations are sought from fully qualified members of the Association who wish to make a meaningful contribution to the future of the profession. ABDO board members are required to attend four board meetings per year, attend at least two nationally organised meetings a year and the ABDO annual meeting. In addition, board members may be expected to attend a range of committee meetings both within ABDO and externally. All candidates will be asked for a submission of up to 350 words, in which they are asked to detail any relevant experience they can bring to the board and outline their aspirations for the future of the Association.
Members who may have a conflict of interest (i.e. by holding board, senior management or political positions with other optical bodies or rival organisations) may not be eligible for election. Any person seeking election should complete a candidate form and include details of their six nominators. Nominators should then individually complete and sign a seperate nomination form. If there are more valid nominations than seats vacant then a ballot will be conducted by an independent organisation: CIVICA Election Services, The Election Centre, 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW. Ballot papers will be dispatched on Friday 15 July 2022, and must be returned by 12 noon on Tuesday 30 August 2022. Those elected will take up their duties on Friday 2 September 2022. Their period of office will be for three years.
The closing date for nominations is 10am on Friday 17 June 2022.
If you have any queries, please contact Jane Burnand by emailing jburnand@abdo.org.uk or call her on 0207 2985102 Nomination forms can be found at www.abdo.org.uk/abdo-board-election-of-directors-2022
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP TRAINING COURSES Take your career to the next level in 2022 ABDO Management & Leadership training is a great way to turn your informal learning and management skills into a recognised qualification. • Study online with tutor support • Develop your management and leadership skills • Recognised Level 5 CMI qualification Applications close 8 August for the September 2022 intake COURSES ON OFFER: • Management and Leadership Diploma • Management Essentials Certificate • Continuing Improvement Certificate • Growing Leader Certificate DISCOUNT FOR ABDO MEMBERS
Find out more details and apply at www.abdo.org.uk/mlt
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