EASPD Elections 2024
In October 2024, the 4-year mandate of the current EASPD Executive Committee and Board will come to an end. At the General Assembly (GA) on 19 October 2024 all governance positions are open for election.
This page has been developed by EASPD to inform EASPD members and others about the election process.
The EASPD bodies regulated in the EASPD statutes and internal rules are:
- The General Assembly (GA)
- The Board
- The Executive Committee (Ex-com)
- Member Forums (MFs)
- The Secretary General
Please read our EASPD Bodies and Structure document, which describes the EASPD bodies, their roles, and duties extensively.
The positions open during the upcoming EASPD elections are:
- Executive Committee (Ex-com)
- 1 President position
- 3 Vice President positions
- 1 Treasurer position
- Board
- 13 Board member positions:
- 8 board members with a portfolio to become the co-chair of one of the EASPD member forums on:
- Arts and Culture
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Education
- Employment
- Inclusive Living
- Person-Centered Technology
- Policy Impact
- Workforce Development and Human Resources
- 5 board members without a portfolio
- 8 board members with a portfolio to become the co-chair of one of the EASPD member forums on:
- 13 Board member positions:
State of play
After the assessment of the elections committee, eligible candidates have been selected. If you wish to have the candidates' booklet, please contact the Membership Officer at angela.corbi@easpd.eu
Voting rights and mandates
Eligible voters that wish to exert their right to vote on the day of the elections must register via this link by 6th October. Eligible voters are Legal Representatives of EASPD full-member organisations who have paid their membership fee from the year they entered into membership of EASPD up to and including 2024 or, mandated proxy.
On the day of the elections, votes will be submitted via the elections platform by the eligible voters present in the room.
Please read the FAQ documents. If you still have some questions, do not hesitate to contact the EASPD Membership Officer, Ángela Corbí at angela.corbi@easpd.eu.
Testimonies
Get an insight into the journey and experience of a few of the EASPD Board Members. By sharing their memorable achievements, lessons learnt and much more, they urge EASPD Members to contest the elections that will take place in October 2024!
EASPD Treasurer
"I wanted to influence decision making and be part of the important discussions"
EASPD Board Member
"Having a child with a disability gave me that extra push to join the EASPD Board and after 3 years, I can say it was the right decision."
EASPD Vice-President
"Over the years, I have witnessed EASPD’s evolution, and it felt like a logical step to run for the Executive Committee."
EASPD President
"Candidates need to foster an inclusive environment and be diplomatic."
EASPD Board Member
"We got this amazing opportunity to connect with other service providers to share and learn positive practices in the field."
EASPD Board Member
"EASPD’s Board and secretariat have a collaborative approach which has led to the organisation’s success and growth."
EASPD Board Member
"The kind of work we do at EASPD requires different regions to work together and the Board has a healthy representation of various regions of Europe, fulfilling its purpose."
EASPD Board Member
"For me, joining the Board was a logical step, not just for my organisation, but also for EASPD. Achieving EASPD’s objectives helps us achieve our own."