Call for Candidates for President of the Global Public Diplomacy Network
The Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet) is seeking candidates for the President.
Eligibility
Any member of the Board of Directors is eligible for candidacy.
Responsibilities
The President leads and represents the GPDNet and promotes public diplomacy internationally to key organizations. The President chairs the Board and presides over the Assembly meetings which are held annually.
Being the President of the GPDNet can be time-consuming and challenging work as the GPDNet strives to advance public diplomacy in global society and improve the practice of the profession. The position is unremunerated and also requires the President’s affiliated organization to serve as the Secretariat of the GPDNet.
Term
The term of the presidency is July 1, 2016 — June 30, 2019.
Deadline
Candidacy form must be submitted to the Secretariat by May 27, 2016.
The Secretariat will present the list of candidates to Members via email on June 3, 2016.
Please return the form to:Mr. Chung Min LeeThe Korea Foundationljm@kf.or.kr
Election
The election ballot will take place during the 3rd meeting of the Assembly in Poland. The result will be announced immediately after voting.
Election Calendar
March 21, 2016 Announcement
May 27, 2016 Nomination deadline
June 3, 2016 Secretariat presents list of candidates to Members via email
June 24, 2016 Presentation of candidates
June 25, 2016 Election at the 3rd meeting of the Assembly
Result announced
July 1, 2016 Term begins
