London, UK / Madrid, Spain 19 April 2013
Dear NJRs and JBers of CISV, You have spoken! Eleven amazing people were nominated by JBs from all over the world for the position of International Junior Representative. Nominees were given 15 days to think if they’d accept or decline their nomination, and we are proud to present the candidate that we’ll have this year:
Anjo Peez-Zvetina from CISV Germany. We want to congratulate Anjo for his candidacy, and also thank all the other nominees - we have spoken to the majority of them, and we know for some it was not an easy decision to decline the nomination. As an IJR candidate, Anjo will now get involved in a number of projects in IJB. We encourage you to get to know him and there are several ways in which you can do this: How? Read his JB Pedia page Read his IJR Candidate Questionnaire once released on 5th May. Read his IJB Thinks articles. Talk to him. He is friendly and eager to hear from you. Be creative! In previous elections with one candidate, there have been some concerns about procedure. We encourage everyone to read 0-15A IJR Election Procedures and Terms of Office, and on the following page you will find a clear timeline that explains how things will work from now until the time of elections at IJBC 2013 with one IJR candidate. We ask anyone who has concerns or questions about this process to approach us so we can address them together and clear any doubts. James & Cande IJRs 2012-2013 ijr@cisv.org
IJR Candidacy and Election Process 2013 15th January 1st April 15th April 1st May
Nomination Period - Nominations must be signed by the NJR
Since they are notified, nominees have until the 15th of April to either accept or decline their nomination. Only those who accept become IJR Candidates. IJR Candidates must submit their IJR Candidate Questionnaire to the Election Chair. The Election Chair has to distribute all questionnaires no later than 5th May. IJR Candidate Questionnaire is distributed
5th May
All candidates join the IJB Committee - This year, the only candidate is already a member of it. All candidates join the IJBC planners group - This year, the only candidate is already a member of it. IJR candidate will contribute to preparations for IJBC as any other planner.
May/June
23rd July 31st/July 1st August
IJR candidate will lead the quality assurance process distributing, collecting and analyzing the evaluations from Junior Branches. IJR candidate will meet with the IJRs in Brazil to get the final details for IJBC and wrap up the quality assurance process.
IJR candidate will participate in the IJBC Planning & IJB Team Meeting.
IJR candidate runs those sessions that has planned together with other planners.
During IJBC 2013
[prior to the day of the elections] IJR Candidate Questions and Answers session. The role of IJR is also explained prior to the Q&A. IJR 2013-2015 Elections*
During AIM 2013
The elected IJR candidate joins the current IJRs on plenary so that a smooth and positive transition is ensured.
*Note on IJR 2013-2015 Elections - two important points we want to remind everyone. As O-15A states... “Should the National Junior Representative of a National Association [or PA] not be able to attend the Annual International Meeting, their vote may be cast by their appointed proxy.” (SECTION E.3) Please approach either IJRs or your Regional Team if you would like more explanation about this, particularly if you are not able to attend. “If there is no candidate on the day the IJBC begins, the nomination procedure will be reopened.” (SECTION G - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES) Having at least one candidate in 2013, this means that nominations will not be re-opened.