DINZ Executive Council Elections & Annual Meeting 2024

Kia ora,

In December 2019, members elected the first Digital Identity NZ Executive Council. The Council is the governing group for the association, providing guidance and direction as we navigate the evolving world of digital identity in Aotearoa. Each Council member is elected for a two-year term, with elections held annually, and results notified at the Annual Meeting in December. As we approach the end of the year, it is time for nominations for the Council seats coming up for re-election.

Executive Council Nominations

There is now an opportunity to put yourself forward, or nominate someone else, for a role on the Digital Identity NZ Executive Council. This year we have vacancies for the following positions:

• Corporate – Major (2 positions)
• Corporate – Other (2 positions)
• SME & Start-up (2 positions)

The nominees for the above positions must be from a Digital Identity NZ member organisation (including government agencies) and belong to the same Digital Identity NZ Membership Group they are to represent on the Executive Council. If you are unsure of your organisation’s membership category, please email elections@digitalidentity.nz.

All nominations must be entered into the online form by 5pm, Monday 4 November 2024.

Digital Identity NZ Executive Council roles and responsibilities include:

• Direct and oversee the business and affairs of Digital Identity NZ.
• Attend monthly Executive Council meetings, usually two hours in duration (video conferencing is available).
• Represent Digital Identity NZ at industry events and as part of delegations.
• Assist in managing and securing members for Digital Identity NZ.
• Participate in Digital Identity NZ working groups and projects.
• Where agreed by the Executive Council, act as a spokesperson for Digital Identity NZ on issues related to working groups or projects.
• Be a vocal advocate for Digital Identity NZ.

Online Voting

Voting will take place online in advance of the meeting, with the results announced at the Annual Meeting. Please refer to the Charter for an outline of Executive Council membership and the election process. Each organisation has one vote, which is allocated to the primary contact of the member organisation.

Annual Meeting 2024

The Annual Meeting is scheduled for 10:00am on Thursday, 5 December 2024, and will be held via Zoom.

Notices and Remits

If you wish to propose any notices or motions to be considered at the Annual Meeting, please send them to elections@digitalidentity.nz by 5:00pm on the Thursday, 14 November 2024.

Key Dates:

• 14 October: Call for nominations for Executive Council representatives issued to members
• 4 November: Deadline for nominations to be received
• 11 November: List of nominees issued to Digital Identity voting members and electronic voting commences
• 14 November: Any proposed notices, motions, or remits to be advised to Digital Identity NZ
• 5 December: Annual Meeting, results of online voting announced

Background:

From the beginning, we have asked that you consider electing a diverse group of members who reflect the diversity of the community we seek to support. We ask that you do so again this year. The power of that diversity continues to shine through in the new working groups this year, particularly as we consider the importance of Te Tiriti, equity, and inclusion in a well-functioning digital identity ecosystem.

The Council has identified several areas where diversity, along with expertise in the digital identity space, could help us better serve the community. Nominations from organisations involved in kaupapa Māori, civil liberties, and the business and service sectors are particularly encouraged. We also encourage suggestions from young people within your organisations, as their viewpoint is extremely valuable and relevant to the work we perform. As an NZTech Association, Digital Identity NZ adopts its Board Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which you can read here.