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Wish to be a Member of the ACI Steering Group?

Five of the eight current Steering Group members have indicated a wish to ‘step down’ following the meeting on June 1st. If you feel that you could have a lot to offer the future of the reform and renewal movement in Ireland now is the time to ‘step up!’

Three members have indicated that they will be available to continue to serve on the Steering Group for another year. Of the five who plan to ‘step down’ three represent existing Reform Groups – ‘We are Church’, ‘Pobal De’ and ‘Voice of the Faithful’.

At the meeting on June 1st the Steering Group intends to seek approval for the following proposals:

1.In keeping with the procedure agreed at the All Hallows meeting on May 20th 2012 it is proposed to request We are Church, Pobal Dé and Voice of the Faithful to nominate replacements for the three Steering Group members ‘stepping down’.

2. In the interest of continuity it is proposed to seek approval for three existing Steering Group members (Patricia Higgins, Cathy Molloy and Noel McCann) to serve for another year.

3. In addition to the three new members (‘Group Representatives) appointed under proposal 1 above it is intended to seek nominations for another two new members to join the Steering Group. If more than two nominations are received a ballot will be held to elect two new members – please see section on ‘Election Procedures’ below.

Steering Group Commitments

The following may be helpful to individuals considering putting their names forward for election to the Steering Group. The Steering Group meets formally at least once a month. In addition informal meeting are scheduled as necessary to address issues of importance as they arise. Steering Group members also work between meetings on matters related to the website, forthcoming events, responding to members queries, etc. It is anticipated that the Steering Group will also have to undertake media commitments once the ACI is formally launched.

Individuals who intend seeking election to the Steering Group are requested to advise the existing Steering Group on arrival at the Clarion Hotel on Saturday or, if possible, in advance by email to  info@acireland.ie

 

ACI Steering Group – Procedure for Electing Members