EACS Regional Elections

The Governing Board consists of 16 members from the 4 European scientific regions: Europe-East, Europe-North, Europe-South, Europe-West. For governance purpose, each region has 4 members with a maximum of 2 members from the same country. The Governing Board members are elected by the EACS members through the European regional elections for a mandate of 4 years.

The Governing Board elects the Bureau among its members, consisting of the President, Vice-President, the Secretary, and Treasurer. The President and Vice-President are elected for a period of 2 years renewable. The mandates of Secretary and Treasurer are awarded for a period of 4 years renewable. The Immediate Past President stays on the Bureau for a period of years.
The Vice-President automatically becomes President at the end of their mandate.

Governance Structure

The members of the Governing Board are appointed or reappointed at the General Assembly. They must be medical doctors and not be older than 65 years at the beginning of the mandate and not older than 70 years at the end of the mandate.

The Governing Board has the power to manage and administer the association, except for what is reserved by law or the Articles of Association to the General Assembly of members.

Call for EACS Regional Elections 2024

The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) is happy to announce the opening of the process for our upcoming regional elections.

To be eligible to run as a candidate, individuals must meet the following criteria:

EACS Membership: A nominee should be an active EACS member for a minimum of 2 years.
Residency/Work Location: Nominees must be residents or employed in a European country.
Be a medical doctor.
Be not older than 65 years of age on 1/01/2025.
Be not older than 70 years of age on 31/12/2029.

The Review Board will also consider the following criteria in their ultimate decision:

Experience in HIV/AIDS Field: A minimum of 5 years of active professional involvement in the field of HIV/AIDS.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to demonstrate leadership qualities in the field of HIV/AIDS.
Knowledge of HIV Organisations: Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS organisations, associations, and networks within their respective regions and involvement in them.

If you fulfill these criteria, please submit your candidacy by completing the form through the following link: www.cesvotes.com/eacsnominations2024

Your profile will be reviewed and if approved, you may become a candidate for your region.

Applications are open from 25 July to 19 August 2024 and will not be accepted after 19 August 18:00 CEST.

The elected individuals will play a crucial role as members of the Governing Board, guiding the strategic direction of the society and shaping policies to address the challenges and opportunities in the field of HIV/AIDS.

Thank you for your active participation and commitment to the EACS community. Your involvement is crucial to the continued success of our society.

Elections and nomination process

Articles of Association

Regions