Nominations are now open for the ACUNS Board of Directors!
As of July 2023 three positions will be open on the ACUNS Board of Directors. Board members will serve from 2023-2027. Deadline for nominations close on 31 March 2023. You can learn more details and nominate someone here.
Nominations are now open for President-Elect of ACUNS!
We are now accepting nominations for the position of President-Elect of ACUNS. The position of President entails a four year commitment from 2023-2027. Deadline for nominations close on 31 March 2023. You can learn more details and nominate someone here.
For any questions, please contact the ACUNS Administrative Coordinator at admin@acuns.org.
2023 Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors
Current vacancies?
There are currently three positions open on the ACUNS Board of Directors. These Board Members will serve from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2027. ACUNS members are invited to nominate qualified individuals, including themselves, for these positions. Nominations are open to all current ACUNS members from around the world. Nominees should be current ACUNS members working on research or policy related to the United Nations.Individuals can become members via the membership registration form.
How to nominate someone?
ACUNS members can nominate themselves or other ACUNS members by completing the short nominations form accessible at the blue button below.
All nominations are due by 31 March 2023.
Nominations Should Include
- Curriculum vitae
- Bio (300–500 words)
- A short supporting statement outlining what the nominee will bring to ACUNS
- Prior involvement with ACUNS
What do Board Members do?
Board Members oversee ACUNS operations, in line with ACUNS’ purpose to unite people active in the work and study of the UN, in order to better understand and address the most pressing global issues of our time. Board Members direct specific areas of ACUNS’ work through internal committees, such as planning the annual conference, ensuring a thriving membership network, Board nominations, and development of partnerships. Following the ACUNS Bylaws, Board Members also adopt policies that define the organization’s commitments to its members and network.
How long do Board Members serve?
Each Board Member usually serves one four-year term. The Board meets several times per year – once during the Annual Meeting, as well as during other periods when important decisions need to be taken or announcements shared and discussed.
Questions?
For any questions, please contact the ACUNS Administrative Coordinator at admin@acuns.org.
2023 Call for Nominations for Position of President-Elect
The Academic Council on the United Nations System invites expressions of interest for the position of President of ACUNS. The President serves as head of ACUNS and Chair of the Board of Directors. The President provides strategic leadership and advice to the Board and the Secretariat on the direction of the Council. The President also provides more specific advice in collaboration with the Executive Director, or in response to questions from the Executive Director, regarding ACUNS programs, projects and activities. Other duties include: representing ACUNS at specific events, as arranged or agreed with the Board and/or ExecutiveDirector; representing and promoting ACUNS at any other events, as appropriate; chairing the meetings of the ACUNS Executive Committee and Board of Directors; and participating in committees of the Board, as appropriate.
The position of President entails a four-year commitment—one year as President-Elect, two years as President, and one year as Past-President. The four year commitment is from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2027.
The position is unremunerated and requires a high degree of commitment to serve the discipline. The President-Elect is expected to have been an active member in good standing of ACUNS for several years, and therefore already broadly familiar with the organization, its programs and activities and at least some of its membership. Given that serving as President requires significant in-depth knowledge of ACUNS and the role of the Board, we normally expect, but it is not formally required, that interested individuals will have served on the Board at some point or have played a similarly active role in ACUNS and its programs and activities.
All submissions are due by 31 March 2023
Interested individuals should submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- Bio (300–500 words)
- A short supporting statement outlining what the nominee will bring to ACUNS
- A short statement outlining what she or he would like to accomplish as ACUNS President
- Prior involvement with ACUNS
Questions?
For any questions, please contact the ACUNS Administrative Coordinator at admin@acuns.org.
Leadership Nominations
ACUNS is led by a Board of Directors and a team of Officers. Every year, ACUNS calls for nominations for new Directors, who serve four year terms. It also calls for nominations for individuals who will serve as the Officers of the organization. Directors of the Board are elected by the ACUNS membership during the ACUNS Annual Meeting. Officers are appointed by the Board of Directors. All Directors and Officers serve ACUNS in a voluntary capacity. Only ACUNS members are eligible to be nominated for Director and Officer positions. Individuals can become members via the membership registration form.
Calls for nominations will be made via the ACUNS Monthly Bulletin. Subscribe to receive announcements about leadership opportunities.
Leadership Opportunities
Directors of the Board
The ACUNS Board of Directors is made up of 11 individuals who serve 4 year terms. The Board is the ultimate authority for ACUNS and issues all decisions regarding the organization’s governance and operations. Directors chair and are members of committees, which are responsible for ACUNS programs and operations.
President
The President of ACUNS is responsible for managing the daily operations of ACUNS, setting the vision for the organization, convening meetings, and ensuring the effective realization of ACUNS programs. They also serve in the capacity of President-Elect and Past-President for one year before and after they assume the Presidency.
Secretary
The Secretary of ACUNS serves a two-year term. They are responsible for maintaining all of the permanent corporate and non-financial records of the Council, keeping an accurate record of all meetings of the Board, seeing to it that all notices are duly given in accordance with the Bylaws or as required by law, maintaining the official records of the organization, and in general performing all customary administrative duties.
Treasurer
The Treasurer of ACUNS serves a two-year term. They are responsible for managing all ACUNS funds, serving as the chief accounting officer, and maintaining the accounting and financial records of the organization.