Please find here the by-laws of the Feminist Approaches WG

The by-laws of the WG adhere to SIEF's general by-laws with the additional items: Guidelines for the different roles of the board.

The WG will have two elected co-chairs – from different areas/affiliations.

These will be elected through a nomination process and voted on at the General Meeting. Term is for 2 years with the option to renew for one term. The co-chairs represent the Society and shall be responsible for the scholarly profile and activity of the WG – workshops, panels, zoom discussions. This also includes coordinating the WG with the general meeting and also interim year meetings. If there are workshops, this also entails being on the scientific committee for vetting proposals.

They are also responsible for convening the annual general meetings of the Working Group as well as meetings of the Board.

The secretary shall be responsible for all reports to the General Executive board, both of activities and finances, and maintaining the SIEF WG website, FB page, and the WG report to the SIEF newsletter, and keeping records of the Group including membership.

Email communications between the board and general membership shall be coordinated between co-chairs and secretary.

One Board Member whose responsibilities shall be determined by the co-chairs.

One student representative to the board, who will report to the board on student-related concerns and issues on a consultative basis. The student rep should engage with other student groups for membership.

The terms of office are 2-yrs with the possibility of renewal for a max of one more term.

Elections of the board should be by nomination to be submitted to the co-chairs at least a week before the General meeting, and will be presented to the WG at their meeting. Elections will be determined by a show of hands after a small presentation by nominees. Nominations will also be accepted at the general meeting.