Become a member of the AAS Executive Committee!
Each year the AAS calls for nominations to fill positions on the Society’s Executive Committee. This is a fabulous opportunity to get more centrally involved in your discipline -- shaping the Society’s activities and providing representation on matters of significance to anthropology.
The AAS Executive is made up of a diverse, energetic and collegial bunch of early career and senior anthropologists from across the country. We meet virtually once every two to three months and in person at least once a year (circumstances allowing). Every year we’re involved in core activities such as helping to arrange the annual conference and AGM, organising the award of various AAS prizes and grants, and disseminating information to our members. We’re regularly involved with other activities too, such as submissions to government over matters where anthropological perspectives can make a real difference.
Joining the Executive is a great way to forge connections with anthropologists outside your institution and disciplinary focus. It helps to build your CV by demonstrating your commitment and service to the discipline. And it allows you to have a greater influence over the ways we teach, research and practice anthropology today.
So whether you’re an early career or senior anthropologist, whether you’re based at a university or elsewhere, consider nominating for a position on the Executive.
To be eligible to nominate you need to be a member of the Society (or a Fellow to nominate for President Elect or Secretary), so if you’re interested but you’re not currently a member, you can apply for membership on the AAS website (note there is a review process for membership applications, so allow reasonable time for your application to be processed).
This year we are seeking nominations to fill 3 positions: President Elect, Treasurer, and Ordinary Director.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OPENS: AUGUST 14, 2025
NOMINATIONS CLOSE: SEPTEMBER 4 COB, 2025
• The person elected to the office of President Elect will hold office in the first year (2026) as President Elect, in the second year (2027) as President, and in the third year (2028) as President Emeritus.
• The person elected to the office of Treasurer will hold office for two years (2026, 2027).
• The person elected to the office of Ordinary Director will hold office for three years (2026, 2027,2028).
If you are interested in nominating, please download the appropriate form below and return the completed form to the AAS Administrator via admin@aas.asn.au by September 4 COB, 2025.
AAS NOMINATION FORMS
• President Elect [ doc, pdf ]
• Treasurer [ doc, pdf ]
• Ordinary Director[ doc, pdf ]
If the number of nominations received is equal to the number of vacancies to be filled, the persons nominated are taken to be elected. If the number of nominations received exceeds the number of vacancies to be filled, a ballot is to be held. Voting instructions will be emailed to all members and results of the ballot will be announced to members by email and on the AAS website.
Executive Committee Roles
President
Responsibilities include ensuring meetings are run effectively, representing the association publicly, and overseeing the association's operations and strategic direction. The president ensures the association adheres to its constitution, relevant legislation, and other legal requirements.
President Elect
The President-Elect works closely with the current President to understand the responsibilities, the association's programs, and its governance structure. They are involved in the association's strategic planning process, helping to shape the direction and goals for the future.
Secretary
It is the duty of the Secretary to establish and maintain a Register of Directors of the Society, keep a record of all appointments of directors of the Society, record all proceedings at committee meetings, general meetings and ballots.
Treasurer
It is the duty of the Treasurer of the Society to operate a bank account/s in the Society’s name, ensure that all money due to the Society is collected, authorise payments, ensure that correct books and accounts are kept showing the financial affairs of the Society, oversee investments, assist in the preparation of the budget, and present an audited statement at the annual general meeting.
Ordinary Director
Oversee Fellow membership applications, grants/awards and judges, and assists will all board activities.