03.04.2022

Call for nominations to the BGA Executive Committee

The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is calling for nominations for members to stand for election to the BGA Executive Committee – the deadline is 17:00 on 29 April 2022.

Call for nominations to the BGA Executive Committee – Deadline 29 April 2022

The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is calling for nominations for members to stand for election to the BGA Executive Committee – the deadline is 17:00 on 29 April 2022.

The BGA relies on the work of volunteers and the Executive Committee needs the help of more BGA members. Each year three members are elected to serve on the executive committee for three years and the search is on for new candidates.

The BGA wishes to attract, onboard and accommodate any member (regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique). If you fit the description of “enthusiastic BGA member who is keen to contribute toward our vibrant association” then you could be just what we need.

If more than three people are nominated, a ballot will be held, and the result will be declared at the Annual General Meeting.

The BGA elections are administered the CIVICA. BGA members should receive an email with a secure link to the nomination submission page. Alternatively, If you wish to stand for election please use this link to the nomination submission page, which provides further details of the nomination and election process.

Each nomination must:

  • Include the candidate’s BGA Membership No.
  • Be supported by three BGA members.
  • Include a short CV or personal statement of around 300 words

The deadline for nominations is 1700hrs on 29 April 2022.

Details of the duties of Committee members can be obtained from the Honorary Secretary, Nick Armstrong n.armstrong@fugro.com

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