The Cochrane Steering Group (CSG) invites the nomination of candidates for the position of CSG Co-Chair. Cindy Farquhar’s first term as Co-Chair will be completed at the Seoul Colloquium in October 2016, and nominations are now open to fill this position. Cindy has indicated that she will nominate for a second term, but nomination is open to anyone who holds or has held a leadership position within Cochrane.

For full details of the position, including the duties and requirements, please see the job description and election questions.

To nominate for the position, the following documentation must be received by Lorna McAlley, Executive PA to the CEO, by Friday 29 July 2016:

1. Acceptance of the nomination by the candidate, and commitment of sufficient time to the position of Co-Chair.

2. Candidate answers to the ‘Questions to be completed by candidates’ provided on the final page of the attached document.

3. Nominations from three active members of the organization, including a current member of the CSG. Nominators should describe the capacity in which they know the nominee, why they consider the nominee to be an appropriate candidate in the light of this job description, and the extent to which they think the nominee has the necessary attributes. A CSG member cannot nominate more than one candidate.

Note that some remuneration is possible for CSG Co-Chairs – further details are available in the job description.

Final selection from amongst the nominated candidates will be made by the CSG following the close of nominations, and the successful candidate will take office from the CSG meetings at the Seoul Colloquium. The term of office is for two years, after which a Co-Chair may apply for re-election for a second two-year term.