How to apply as the Board Member seat
Last updated
Last updated
09 September - Application Process Opens (application forms )
27 September - Application Process Closes
Only Individual and Enterprise members are eligible to apply for the Board Member seat as stated in the member benefits. Associates are not eligible to apply as they do not hold this benefit, all applicants will be verified to confirm they hold the correct level of membership.
If an associate applies they will receive an email asking them to upgrade to paid membership. If they do not upgrade to paid membership by the application closing date on the 27th of September then their application will be withdrawn.
There will be a form which will be accessible through the member portal.
The form will contain a number of questions for each applicant to answer as noted below. The questions annotated with a (P) will form part of the biography which will be made public to the membership when the delegates are announced at the beginning of October.
Are you an "Individual" or "Enterprise" Member
No
Full Name (P)
Yes
Membership Email Address
No
1. What do you think the MBO’s primary strategic goals and objectives are or should be for the next 3-5 years? (P)
Yes
2. Can you describe the current composition of the Board and the skills and experience gaps that the organization is looking to fill? (P)
Yes
3. What are the key challenges and opportunities the MBO is currently facing? (P)
Yes
4. How does the MBO measure success and performance, both at the Board level and operationally? (P)
Yes
5. What do you think is the relationship between the Board and the Executive team? (P)
Yes
6. What are the key expectations for the NED role in terms of time commitment, specific responsibilities, and contributions to Board meetings and committees? (P)
Yes
7. What/who do you think are the MBO’s key relationships with external stakeholders, and how does the Board engage with these stakeholders? (P)
Yes
8. What do you think is the MBO’s approach to risk management, and what are the top risks that the Board should be aware of? (P)
Yes
9. How should the MBO support Board members in their roles, including providing information, training, and resources? (P)
Yes
Following the submission of your application you will receive an email to confirm it has been received.
All applicants are to ensure the email they state on the application is the same as their membership email. This will be used to verify your membership status.
Each delegate will be responsible for their own campaign. They can start their campaign as soon as they like, they do not need to wait until the formal announcement at the start of October.