Democrats Abroad Aix Marseille Chapter Leadership Elections
Run for something!
We are seeking candidates for our upcoming DA France Marseille Chapter leadership elections, which will be held via electronic voting for 15 days March 1 through March 15. The deadline for declaring candidacies is February 23. Get involved, by running and voting for Chapter leadership!
Democrats Abroad France is a 100% volunteer-run organization, and we elect our leaders every two years for a two-year term. We organize social and political activities that promote our Democratic ideals and values, and encourage the American community to exercise their right to vote. Stretched out all over the PACA area, we hold monthly in person meetings and Events to keep in touch with our ever growing membership.
These are the positions that are open for election:
Chair: The Chair sets the agendas and leads the meetings of the Chapter Executive Committee. They plan and execute the Chapter’s activities, working together with their team. They participate as a voting member of DA France’s National Executive Committee, and are responsible for monthly Chapter reports to the DA France Executive Committee.
Vice Chair: The Vice Chair assists the Chair, and the duties of the Chair may be shared with the Vice Chair.
Secretary: The Secretary maintains the archives of the Chapter, and is in charge of the membership database.
Communications Officer: The Comms Officer is responsible for communications with members as well as the social media of the Chapter. The Comms Officer works together with the Chair on newsletters sent by email.
Members at Large: Members at Large are Chapter Executive Committee members who help in various capacities but who don’t have a specific role.
Candidates must be members of Democrats Abroad France, US citizens 18 years or older, living in the Marseille region, and able to serve a full term of two years. Every eligible member with interest, energy, conviction and ideas is encouraged to run. Previous organizing experience is welcome but not necessary.
To run for election: You may nominate yourself by declaring your candidacy, or you may be nominated by someone else. You may also nominate another person for a position. To declare your candidacy or make a nomination, please email the Marseille Chapter Elections Board at electionboard_marseille@
The deadline for submitting candidacies is February 23. The candidates will be announced and the electronic ballot will be sent to Chapter members by email on March 1, and the deadline for voting is March 15 at 11:59pm.
We will host two information sessions via Zoom, for members interested in learning more about DA France and what leadership entails. The dates are:
- Saturday, February 8 at 11:00 AM. Go here for more info and to get the link.
- Wednesday, February 12 at 6:30 PM. Go here for more info and to get the link.
For more information, please contact the Elections Board at electionboard_marseille@
We hope you will step up to leadership and run for one of these positions!
Democratically Yours,
The Elections Board of the Marseille Chapter
DA France-Marseille
https://www.democratsabroad.