We are recruiting for new directors in line with the process outlined in our new Articles of Association, which will come into effect if approved by a vote of members at a General Meeting scheduled to take place online on Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 1900. 

Paddle Scotland is currently seeking nominations for the following Elected Director roles: 

• President - Role Description
• 4 further Elected Directors - Role Description

Nominations are especially welcome from individuals within groups currently under-represented on the Paddle Scotland Board, such as women, disabled people and those from minority ethnic communities.

Role of the Board

The Paddle Scotland Board is responsible for the strategy, direction and successful running of the company and for the organisation's delivery against its stated objectives. Directors are required to act in the best interests of Paddle Scotland and its members at all times.

Composition of the Board

Subject to the approval of the proposed changes referenced above the Board will be made up of:

• A Chair, recruited and appointed by a separate independent process
• A President, seen as the figurehead of the organisation, elected 
• 4 further Elected Directors
• 5 Appointed Directors
• An optional Additional Director

Find out more about the current directors here. 

The Board is keen to attract directors whose skills and experience will complement those of existing directors. To this end, members who have experience and knowledge of Governance, Safeguarding, Equality, Anti-Doping and Legal matters are particularly sought, as is an individual who is well-placed and willing to serve in the dual capacity of Paddle UK Director as well as a director of Paddle Scotland.

All new directors on the Board will receive an induction and will have the opportunity to undertake further training.

Standing for Election 

To be eligible to stand for election to the Paddle Scotland Board, you must be: 

• Aged 18 or over by 19 December 2024
• A Full or Recreational Paddle Scotland member
• Nominated by two other Full or Recreational Paddle Scotland members, who will be declared as your Proposer and Seconder 

You must also not be disqualified from holding a directorship in a Limited Company.

In order to apply, you must complete the nomination form, which includes a personal statement, information about your connection to Paddle Scotland and a declaration. You must also declare all companies, charities and SCIOs that you have been a director of in the past five years.

Next Steps

Nominations to stand for election to the Paddle Scotland Board of Directors open on Monday 11 November 2024 and close on Friday 29 November 2024 at 1200. Please fill out the nomination form here.

Following the closing date, details of all nominees that fulfil the eligibility requirements will be circulated to all Paddle Scotland members eligible to vote. 

Members will be able to review the nominations in advance of the AGM scheduled for 19 December 2024 at 1900. 

Votes for Elected Directors may be cast in the meeting or in advance by proxy (details of this will be included in the AGM Calling Notice due to be issued by 3 December 2024). 

The result of the election will be announced at the AGM on 19 December 2024. 

New directors will commence their induction and orientation activities and join their first board meeting early in the new year.

Questions?

For an informal conversation about this role please contact Paddle Scotland Interim Chair, Allan McKay, at allan.r.mckay@paddlescotland.org.uk or Paddle Scotland Chief Executive Officer Stuart Smith at stuart.smith@paddlescotland.org.uk.