In accordance with the Constitution, Ausdance National calls for nominations to fill a maximum of eight board vacancies. As Ausdance National's interim board members were elected at a Special General Meeting on 4 December 2019 (rather than at an AGM) all positions are now declared vacant at the Annual General Meeting, to be held via Zoom on 28 June 2020 at 12.30 pm.
When nominating, please consider the following:
- Skills & experience—the board needs to include outstanding individuals that have demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge in specific areas and will contribute to good governance and the future development of Ausdance National and dance in Australia
- Diversity—the board should reflect our wider community with an appropriate gender mix, together with considerations of age and cultural diversity.
- Location—the board should reflect the breadth of dance activity across Australia. Selection should not be based on location only.
The following selection criteria will also be considered:
General criteria—all board members
- A commitment to the development of Australian dance
- A commitment to the mission and aims of Ausdance National
- Proven ability to think strategically in a changing and dynamic environment
- High-level skills, knowledge and experience that will significantly contribute to the good governance and future vision of Ausdance National and the Ausdance network
- Extensive networks and contacts
Additional criteria—President & Vice Presidents
- Demonstrated leadership skills & experience
- An awareness of funding and arts sector structures and organisations
- Availability to support the staff and operations
Additional criteria—Treasurer
- Demonstrated skills and experience, including appropriate qualifications in accounting and financial management
- Availability to support the staff and operations
- Areas of expertise
The board should attract:
- A National Executive of outstanding leaders in the community with extensive networks and contacts. The Executive should include at least one individual who has experience in a senior role within the professional dance sector.
- Senior dance artists, arts managers and producers
- A qualified CPA or Chartered Accountant
- Law professionals
- Marketing, public relations and communications experts
- Senior staff from the tertiary and/or education sector
- Senior corporate and/or government (non-arts) representatives
- Experts from areas including technology, human resources, business development.
Nominations must be received on the nomination form by Wednesday 27 May 2020. Please contact National President Paul Summers for further information and for the nomination form.