AIFEST General Election Notification

 

Executive Committee Election 2020-21

Amid the Covid-19 crisis, and after the successful completion of AIFEST Mega Event for 2020 – the 15-day Lecture Series, AIFEST is gearing up for the AIFEST Executive Committee Elections for 2020-21. The one-year term of the present team of Office-bearers expires on 5th September 2020.

More positions are open for election this time around, and the new team is expected to take charge on 15th September 2020. Unlike our tradition of conducting the swearing-in ceremony on September 5, the Teachers Day, this time around, the ceremony is slated for 15th September. The present team of office bearers will continue until the newly elected Executive Committee officially takes charge. 

Another great year of academic activities await us, with lectures, workshops, Webinars, seminars and conferences, readings, contests, competitions, training programmes, publications and a lot more in store in the days to come. 

The following positions are to be filled, and applications are invited from interested candidates:

001. President

Shall be the executive and administrative head of AIFEST for the year 2020-21 and shall chair all the general meetings of the Executive Committee. Under the guidance and with the ratification of the Governing Body, the President shall ensure the overall coordination of all the Executive Committee activities. 

002. Vice President

Shall perform the duties and exercise the privileges of the President during her/his absence or when delegated by the President to do so. The Vice President should assist the President in carrying out the various duties and help ensure that all tasks necessary for the smooth running of AFEST are performed and/or appropriately delegated. 

003. General Secretary

Shall supervise the day-to-day functioning of the forum. Shall prepare and document all meetings of the Executive Committee, shall prepare and distribute a Notice of Meetings (including date, time and location) to committee members, shall prepare the agenda in consultation with the Governing Body and the President. 

004. Joint Secretary

Shall assist the General Secretary in preparing the minutes, agenda and notice of meetings and help ensure that all tasks necessary for the smooth running of AFEST are performed and/or appropriately delegated. Shall perform the duties and exercise the privileges of the General Secretary during her/his absence or when delegated to do so. 

005. Treasurer

This new position is created keeping in mind the changing times. Shall be in-charge of the financial matters as and when AIFEST deems it fit to open itself to income generation to fund its activities. The treasurer shall be responsible for the creation and maintenance of financial records throughout the term of office. 

006. Academic Coordinator

Shall be in-charge of all academic initiatives of AIFEST and may coordinate or depute the coordinators for the academic ventures that form the lifeline of AIFEST’s activities. The role of the coordinator shall involve being innovative and resourceful with ideas and ventures, and shall ensure the sources and resources for the same (with the assistance of other members). 

007. Public Relations Officer (PRO)

Shall be in-charge of ensuring smooth relationships between the Board of Directors, the Governing Body, the Executive Committee, the members as well as the beneficiaries and benefactors of AIFEST. Shall be the voice of AIFEST, speaking publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations on behalf of AIFEST and providing the general public required information regarding AIFEST initiatives. 

008. Membership and Welfare Officer (MWO)

Shall be in-charge of AIFEST Membership drives and shall ensure that memberships are provided to the deserving. Shall also ensure the welfare of AIFEST members by getting in touch with anyone affected by personal, domestic or work-related problems and bringing the same to the notice of the Executive Committee.

009. Publicity and Promotions Officer (PPO)

Shall be in-charge of the marketing and publicity of AIFEST initiatives through emails, posters, social media campaigns, promotions etc. The role of the Publicity Officer shall be to maximise coverage for the events undertaken by AIFEST, ensuring publicity pre and post events wherever possible.

010. Human Resource Officer (HRO)

Shall be in-charge of press-releases, brochures, email communications and flyers for various programmes conducted by AIFEST. Shall also assist the PRO and the academic coordinator as and when required/requested in carrying out their duties during mega events.

(Additionally, there will be state level and district level coordinators who shall report to the Executive Committee. Since these positions are usually voluntary and change hands from time-to-time, there shall be no elections for the same.)

Eligibility: Any citizen of India, who is 18 years of age as on 05 September 2020, and is associated with English language education in India in any capacity (student, teacher, researcher or a graduate or post graduate in English) is eligible to apply (non-members of AIFEST can also apply). No recommendations or nominations from politicians or academicians outside AIFEST will be entertained. A member can apply to any three (3) of the above 10 available positions. To apply, submit the Google form provided below before 5 pm, 10 September 2020. If you have any queries, email us at aifest.1984@gmail.com. The acceptance/ rejection of your application (and the reasons for rejection in case it is rejected) will be intimated via email/ mobile on or before 12th September. While applying, you will be required to upload a recent passport size photograph (jpg image), updated CV (word document or pdf) and an identity proof (Aadhar Card/ Voter ID/ Driving Licence/ Passport).

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