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EBSN Association

The Association is European Beat Studies Network, e.V, where V stands for Verein, the German word for association, which is used because it has been registered in Germany. By existing as a legally registered association, the EBSN enjoys charitable status and can carry out financial transactions using its own bank account. 

By completing a very simple form, which includes a standard GDPR (data protection) statement, you will be able to join the Association at any time, for free.

Association members will be entitled to vote on agenda items at the AGM, vote to elect the Board, and stand for election to the Board. 

From its inception in 2012, a Board has appointed members based on expertise and willingness to help run the EBSN in various roles: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Membership Officer, Webmaster, and so on. The Board has also recruited other EBSN members willing to do important tasks, such as posting materials on the website and helping with communications. 

Two members of the Board will be up for election each year. This is to enable the wider membership to confirm Board members and/or propose new Board members annually. All members of the Association will be entitled to vote in Board elections. The Election Rules, Articles of Association, and other documents for members can be found below.

The Association will be holding an election for the seats on the Board of Directors that are due for re-election this term. 

Please accept our apologies for the one-month delay due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

The seats up for election are the positions of President and Treasurer.

The nomination forms can be accessed via the links below:

Alternatively, you can also find the link on the website (available soon via the Association pages).

President
 
Official duties:
  1. Provide leadership and strategic direction, ensuring the effective operation of the Board and advancing the organisation’s role within the field of Beat Studies
  2. Chair meetings
  3. Plan meetings and develop the agenda in conjunction with the secretary and/or the board
  4. Ensure that decisions made at meetings are implemented
  5. Work closely with all members of the EBSN board
  6. Provide a focus for the EBSN board (please note that the chair has no more authority than any other committee member)
  7. Act as a spokesperson for the organisation and board
 
Treasurer
 
Official duties:

  1. Basic understanding of German tax law would be an advantage for the Treasurer role
  2. Look after the finances
  3. Oversee, prepare and present budgets, accounts and financial statements
  4. Prepare and present understandable financial reports to the Board
  5. Ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
  6. Liaise with relevant people about financial matters
  7. Advise on the financial implications of any new projects
  8. Prepare the annual accounts
  9. Present the annual accounts at the AGM.
  10. Oversee the Association’s bank account and alert the Board when the balance becomes low
  11. Ensure the timely payment of all Association expenses
  12. Interface with the Association’s tax advisor concerning tax filings and ensure that filings are made in a timely manner
 
Nominations close on 20 January.

If you are interested in either position and feel you have the relevant skills, please complete the nomination form. You are also welcome to nominate another person. We very much look forward to receiving your nominations.

 

Please note that only Association members (not “Friends of the EBSN”) are eligible to nominate candidates or be nominated. If you know someone who may be interested but is not yet an Association member (membership is free), please direct them to our membership pages so they can sign up.

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