Despite the fact the current board hasn't served for an entire year, due to events during the season, we are still holding elections as planned.
What does the board do?
Basically they do all the boring stuff of organising the game, running tournaments, checking the scoring is correct, updating the rankings, looking to improve the game and trying to ensure the voting is as fair as possible, etc. Occasionally they also need to make an executive decision on one thing or another.
Who can apply?
Anyone can enter, you don’t even have to compete in GMT. But you do have to be able to make a decision if you need to, and be as unbiased as possible. You don’t have to live at your computer all day long but it is useful if you can be around quite a lot and work as a team with your fellow board members.
How to apply?
To apply simply send me a PM within the next 24 hours, with your name, which country you live in, when you're normally online (in terms of GMT), and a short paragraph saying why you are applying, why you think people should vote for you, why would would be a good board member & what you would do to improve the game.
After the application deadline is over a poll will be put up in this thread and posters will have 48 hours to vote. Once this new board has been elected they will take over their new role at AO next season.
I voted for Caraleede and Stadia, as I believe they are both mature and online enough to moniter the game properly. Both are enthusiastic about the game.
Oh So sorry, I thought it was maximum three people. Well there aren't a lot of choices and If I would have to pick three...it'd be Kai.... but...there's only four in total.
Stadia has been elected to the 1st position in the Board.
However, due to popular demand nominations will be re-opened for 24 hours to find the remaining two Board Members. Those who entered last round will be automatically entered into the 2nd round, unless they choose to withdraw their application within the next 24 hours.
If you wish to nominate yourself please follow the directions set out in this post: http://www.tennisforum.com/showpost.php?p=16918902&postcount=1
The 2nd round of voting will take place in a separate thread, unless an administrator agrees to change the poll for me. If no other applications are submitted Kai. & Caraleede will take the two remaining places, as they were the next most popular choices.
There will be no option to re-open the nominations for a third time. The two most popular candidates next round WILL be elected to the board. So if you have any doubts as to whether to apply or not, it's now or never.