Open: September 1st – October 27th, 2023

We are delighted to announce the opening of nominations for the International Network for Seed-based Restoration board of directors. The open positions are Secretary and two At-Large Directors. We strongly encourage nominations from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences to ensure our board represents our international membership from over 65 countries.

As a member, we encourage you to submit your nominations and vote electronically to help shape INSR’s strategic direction and initiatives.

Key dates

Nomination period: 1 September – 27 October 2023

Voting period: 1 – 17 November 2023

Election results announced: 20 November 2023

Term start: 1 January 2024

INSR Board Positions

All board members are expected to perform various and diverse activities as required by the Section in order to establish international collaborations and widen the networks of stakeholders; liaise with international experts and stakeholders to mediate knowledge exchange; represent the Section at regional, national, and international meetings; contribute to the drafting of documents and reports; draft and commission popular articles; prepare and procure communication materials; organize symposia at regional, national and international meetings. Each board member needs to attend the majority of board meetings to remain in good standing. These meetings typically occur every fifth Tuesday for an hour between 1-3pm UTC.

Specific duties of each office:

Chair. Shall be the principal officer of the Section and shall in general supervise and have charge of all affairs of the Section, pursuant to the direction and oversight of the Board. Presides at all meetings of the Board and shall serve as Chair of the Board. Performs all duties incident to the office of Chair and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time. In years for which INSR is provided a constituent representative position on the SER Board, the Chair shall run for election by INSR members to hold this constituent representative position. The Chair will accede to the role of the past chair upon the expiration of a two (2) year term.
Chair-Elect. Assumes the duties of the Chair in the Chair’s absence and assumes other duties assigned by the Chair. Accedes to the position of Chair at the expiration of the Chair’s two (2) year term.
Treasurer. Handles financial matters of the Section, including oversight of the fiscal health of the organization, assists with budgeting, and fundraising for Section operation.
Secretary. Records the minutes of all meetings of the Board and membership; maintain such minutes in one (1) or more books provided for such purpose. Sees that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws of the Section or as required; authenticates records of the Section; and in general, performs all of the duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the Chair or the Board.
At-Large Directors: Hold the same authority and similar responsibilities as other board members but may change their roles and duties if needed.

Note: For the 2023 election, special consideration will be given to nominees with expertise in social media management, video editing, on-the-ground restoration, and/or fundraising. Additionally, the ability to represent our network effectively at events will be a crucial aspect of every board role.

Vacant Positions

In the 2023 elections, open positions for election are:

● Secretary (2-year term January 2024-December 2025)

● At-Large Directors (One position will have a 3-year term January 2024-December 2026 and the second shall have a 1-year term January 2024-December 2025)

INSR Board for 2023:

Chair Simone Pedrini

Chair-Elect Olga Kildisheva

Secretary Up for election

Treasurer Leah Prescott

At-Large Director #1 Up for election

At-Large Director #2 Hanumanth Coimbatore Ravindranath

At-Large Director #3 Up for election

At-Large Director #4 Karin Kettenring

At-Large Director #5 Eduardo Malta Campos Filho

Past Chair Nancy Shaw

Nomination Procedures

Submit a nomination by completing this Google form “INSR Board Nomination Form 2023.” This includes the contact information for two references. All nominations must be submitted by 27 October 2023. Nominations submitted after this time will not be eligible for consideration.

Nominees must be SER and INSR members in good standing with knowledge and substantial experience in seed-based restoration. The INSR Board will review each nominee’s credentials and verify their experience with the references to determine the candidates on the ballot.

The eligibility of candidates will be verified by the INSR Board. All nominees will be notified of their eligibility status prior to the start of the Voting period and eligible candidates will be included on the election ballot.

For more information or questions regarding the nomination process, please contact info@ser-insr.org

Election Procedures

Once candidate lists are finalized, a link for voting via Google Forms will be sent to INSR members. Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the election and then the results will be announced to INSR members via email. Of the two Director-at-Large candidates with the most votes, one will be elected Director-at-Large #3 to serve a 3-year term and the other will be elected Director-at-Large #1 to serve a 1-year term. Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the election and then the results will be announced to INSR members via email.