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AER Election Committee

The AER Election Committee will inventory and prepare for the elections at the General Assembly by

  • Identifying the status of the members holding the current positions;
  • Identifying the competences and, if any, the formal requirements associated with the positions;
  • Survey suitable candidates among the AER members;
  • Call for nominations in accordance with AER Procedures.

The Election Committee will nominate candidates for the elections at the General Assembly by

  • List all nominees from the AER Members;
  • Nominate one candidate for each position.

If necessary, the Election Committee may nominate candidates of its own.

Members of the AER Election Committee 

The General Assembly elects separately, for a mandate of two years, three to five members of the AER Election Committee. Until 2028, the members are: 

  • Kenneth Backgård (Norrbotten, SE), Chair

Seconded officer: Per Erik Andersson

  • Vadym Lysi (Sumy, UA)

 

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