ASSP Kuwait Chapter Elections 2025-2026

Dear Members,
In line with the Kuwait Chapter By-Laws, Committee Election & Induction procedure and the decision during the recent Executive Committee Meeting, the undersigned on behalf of the “Election Committee” wishes to inform all members regarding the notification of elections for the Term (July 2025 – June 2026) for the below mentioned, four electoral positions to ASSP-Kuwait Chapter. Interested nominees are kindly requested to download & complete the nomination form (Word document) and submit to the election committee at elections@kuwait.assp.orgon or before 12th January 2025.
ELECTORAL POSITIONS
1. President 2. Vice President 3. Secretary 4. Treasurer 
NON-ELECTORAL POSITIONS (For Kuwaiti Members only)
                                           1. Honorary President 
                                           2. Honorary Vice President
                                           3. Honorary Secretary      
Note : Kuwaiti Members can nominate their names for the above non-electoral positions. If more than one nomination is received for one position, then the Chapter Chairman will decide the nominee based on the seniority and experience in running Kuwait Chapter activities.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTESTING THE ELECTIONS
Should be an ASSP member (at least) for a 2-year period prior to the election notification date. Candidate must have served as Head of the committee as a minimum for one year in any of the current or past Executive committees. However, candidates who are applying for the post of President should have met the following criteria below. Should have worked as a Secretary for a minimum of one year in order to familiarize the chapter functioning and deeper understanding. In case the present/past secretary does not wish to compete for the president position, then the opportunity is to be extended to the present/past Treasurer. The opportunity will be further extended to any of the past presidents who have completed three years in the advisory committee, if Clause 2 is not met. A declaration will be submitted by the contestant that -“The candidate hereby declares that his business interests do not clash in any manner with the functioning of the ASSP-Kuwait Chapter and did not involve in any malpractices / in any activities which hindered the growth / functioning of the Chapter”.  Election Committee will consult with Core Committee to verify the compliance with the criteria of nominees. One member can nominate for one position for consideration by the election committee. Current Executive committee members can also submit their candidature for these Elections. “Election Committee Members” will not be eligible to contest the election. In case any “Election Committee Member” wishes to contest, then the member will step-down from the “Election Committee ” and will be replaced with another suitable candidate by the Election/Core Committee. No secondment of the candidature is required. A Candidate who is involved in any malpractices / involved in any activities which hindered the growth of the Chapter during his previous positions will not be considered.
ELECTION CALENDAR
Notification of Election   29th December 2024
Acceptance of receipt of nominations   29th December 2024
Last date for receiving nominations   12th January 2025 
Scrutiny & Withdrawal of nominations by   15th January 2025
Election Date  (If required)   30th January 2025 (Tentative)   
NOMINATION
Interested nominees are kindly requested to download & complete the  nomination form (Word document)  and  submit  to  the  election  committee  on elections@kuwait.assp.org on or before 12th January 2025.   download_Nomination_2201626.jpg  
LINKS FOR REFERENCE
1. ASSP Code of Professional Conduct
2. Society Operating Guidelines
3. ASSP’s Past President’s message emphasizing on ethics and our professions
Regards,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Safdar Ali Khan
Chair Election Committee 
ASSP Kuwait Chapter