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Feb 10

Nominations are now open for the position of APLAP Secretary

 

Dear APLAP Members

It is with much regret that the Association of Parliamentary Librarians of Asia and the Pacific Executive Committee has accepted the resignation of our Secretary, Mustika Wati (Indonesian Parliamentary Library). Mustika took up the role of Secretary in mid-2022 and has played an active role in the Executive team since then. On behalf of the APLAP membership, the Executive Committee would like to wish Mustika well in her future endeavours and offer our sincere gratitude for her hard work and commitment to our organisation.

As a result of Mustika’s departure, the role of APLAP Secretary is current vacant. This prompts the APLAP Executive Committee to open nominations for this position.

Being involved in the APLAP Executive Committee is a great way to get to know your colleagues from across Asia and the Pacific. Serving on the Executive gives you the opportunity to help guide the direction of an organisation dedicated to developing the skills and service of its members, and to give back to a profession that we are all invested in.

Who’s eligible?

All employees of parliamentary libraries or research services that hold active membership of the Association of Parliamentary Librarians of Asia and the Pacific are eligible to stand for election.

How do I nominate someone or get nominated?

Nominations can be made in two ways:

  • individuals may nominate themselves
  • a member may nominate another individual for election, provided the nominee certifies she/he is willing to stand

All nominees must complete the attached form and return it to Fairlyn Sarga (fairlynsarga@gmail.com), Acting Secretary, by Friday 24 February 2023.

Would you like to know more?

If you are interested in nominating for election and would like to discuss any aspect of serving on the APLAP Executive Committee, please contact any of our office bearers who are happy to discuss their experiences and answer any questions you might have.

APLAP Execuitve Committee

Boniface Supa
President
boniface.supa@parliament.gov.sb

Fairlyn Sarga
Vice-President Asia and Acting Secretary
fairlynsarga@gmail.com

Asha Kumar
Vice-President Pacific
asha.kumar@legislature.gov.fj

Nicole Cottrell
Treasurer
nicole.cottrell@parliament.govt.nz 

Mar 1

Nominations are now open for the position of APLAP Secretary

It is with much regret that the Association of Parliamentary Librarians of Asia and the Pacific Executive Committee has accepted the resignation of our Treasurer, Fathimath Shiham. As a result of Fathimath’s departure, our Secretary, Nicole Cottrell, has stepped into the Treasurer role, thus leaving the role of APLAP Secretary vacant. This prompts the APLAP Executive Committee to open nominations for the position of APLAP Secretary.

Who’s eligible?

All employees of parliamentary libraries or research services who hold active membership of the Association of Parliamentary Librarians of Asia and the Pacific are eligible to stand for election.

How do I nominate someone or get nominated?

Nominations can be made in two ways:

  • individuals may nominate themselves
  • a member may nominate another individual for election, provided the nominee certifies she/he is willing to stand.

All nominees must complete the nomination form and return it to Fairlyn Sarga (fairlynsarga@gmail.com) or Asha Kumar (asha.kumar@legislature.gov.fj) by Wednesday 30 March 5pm Solomon Islands Time (UTC + 11:00 hours).

Would you like to know more?

If you are interested in nominating for election and would like to discuss any aspect of serving on the APLAP Executive Committee, please contact any of our office bearers who are happy to discuss their experiences and answer any questions you might have.

Boniface Supa
President
boniface.supa@parliament.gov.sb

Fairlyn Sarga
Vice-President Asia and joint acting Secretary
fairlynsarga@gmail.com

Asha Kumar
Vice-President Pacific and joint acting Secretary
asha.kumar@legislature.gov.fNicole Cottrell
Treasurer
nicole.cottrell@parliament.govt.nz

 

Aug 14

Parliament house marble foyer

APLAP Executive Committee

At the APLAP General Meeting held during the 13th APLAP Conference (virtual) hosted by the Philippines, delegates appointed the next APLAP Executive Committee.

President: Boniface Supa (National Parliament of the Solomon Islands)

Vice-President (Asia): Fairlyn Sarga (House of Representatives Legislative Library, Philippines)

Vice-President (Pacific): Asha Kumar (Research and Library Unit, Parliament of the Republic of Fiji)

Secretary: Nicole Cottrell (Parliamentary Library, New Zealand)

Treasurer: Fathimath Shiham (Library of the People’s Majlis, Maldives)

Delegates expressed their thanks and appreciation to outgoing President, Edgardo H. Pangilinan, outgoing Secretary, Rosemarie Balidoy-Sommer, and outgoing Treasurer, Katherine Close, for the contribution they have made to the Association during their time as members of the APLAP Executive Committee.

 

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