The British Association for Romantic Studies invites self-nominations from those who would like to stand for positions on the Executive. As per the Constitution, elections are held for around half of the positions on the Executive each year.
There are six posts for which elections are being held this summer. Descriptions of the purviews and responsibilities of all these roles can be seen on the BARS Blog.
All six posts are open for self-nominations by BARS members who would like to stand for election.
Five of the posts have incumbents who have served one term and plan to stand again:
- Vice President (Jennifer Orr)
- Secretary (Andrew McInnes)
- Membership Secretary (Yimon Lo)
- Communications Officer (Amy Wilcockson)
- Bursaries Officer (Gerard McKeever)
One post is open:
- International Officer
Francesca Saggini has been working in the role of International Officer for the last two years, having previously been the chair of the BARS First Book Prize – BARS is very grateful to her for her service and her many contributions.
If you would like to stand for election for any of these roles, please send a statement to Matthew Sangster (matthew.sangster@glasgow.ac.uk) and Mary Fairclough (bars.treasurer@gmail.com), who will be administering this election on behalf of BARS. Statements should briefly describe your vision for the role, your relevant experience and the talents you would bring to the BARS Executive. Statements should be received by 11:59 UK Time on Friday August 22nd. All those standing for election must be members of BARS.
After this deadline, a list of candidates for each role and their statements will be published on the BARS Blog and electronic voting will be opened to the membership.
Any questions regarding the roles or the electoral process can be directed to Matt and Mary using the addresses above.
BARS is currently also seeking a chair and members for the jury of the next First Book Prize – please see the details here.