The DCA run a number of different Steering Groups and every group will be informed 1 month before the existing chairmanship tenure falls due providing other members of the group the opportunity to put their names forward for consideration. The nomination period for candidates wishing to be considered is 14 days from notification date. It would be helpful for any new candidates wishing to be considered to provide a short bio and short explanation as to why they feel they should be considered for the position.

Following this 14 day nomination period the group will be asked to vote for their chosen candidate and the winner will be duly elected. In the event of a tie the Technical Council Vice President will have the casting vote.

If no new nominations are received within this 14 day period and the existing Chair is happy to continue with their duties then the existing Chair will automatically be re-elected for a further 12 months. If the existing chair wishes to step down then the Group will be informed and this will trigger a bi election; if no nominations are forthcoming by the 14 day deadline then a temporary caretaker will be appointed by the Technical Council Vice President until such time when a permanent Group chair can be found.

Where you will also find a link to the nomination rules and what tasks you would be required to perform should you become elected as Chair. http://www.data-central.org/?page=DCA_Code_of_Conduct Clauses 7 .

Please complete this form if you would like to put yourself forward to join the Technical Council as a Chair for one of the DCA Technical Steering Groups