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April 11th, 2017 |
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NOMINATIONS FOR THE STAFF ASSOCIATION 2016 TERRY WOODS AWARD Terence Woods was the President of the OAS
Staff Association from 1989 to 1991. The commemorative Terry Woods fund was
started with the voluntary contributions of OAS staff member to honor
his departure. The deepest wishes of Mrs. Margarita Woods who was Mr. Woods'
widow, was to dedicate this fund to support all of the good interest
and wellbeing of the staff, mission which Terry Woods devoted much of his
time and effort. On April 12th, 1994, the Staff Committee
decided to establish an award for OAS staff members who would have
distinguished themselves for their extraordinary efforts to improve the
working conditions and terms of employment of their colleagues. The Terry Woods Award constitutes the
highest recognition that an official of the OAS can receive for
extraordinary services to the staff. This consists of a commemorative plaque,
and does not carry any prize in cash. Beginning today, April 11th,
2017, the Staff Committee will begin accepting nominations for Terry Woods
2016 Award nominees. Instructions on eligibility, nomination and
selection can be found below. The nominations form is attached to this
message. Nominations must be sent to the Staff
Association Office no later than May 12th, 2017 at 5:30 pm Staff
from OAS Offices in member countries may submit nominations by email to [email protected] INSTRUCTIONS: A.
ELIGIBILITY: (1)
OAS staff members or recent staff members
are eligible candidates for the Terry Woods Award. (2)
Members or alternate members of the
current Staff Committee are not eligible candidates since they will form the
Selection Committee for the Award. (3)
The President of the Staff Association
will not be eligible to apply for the Award until one year after s/he demits
office. B.
NOMINATION: Attached is a
nomination petition form. Nominations must clearly justify, in detail,
how through outstanding service, unusual performance, or exceptional effort,
the nominee has: (1)
promoted, furthered, and protected the
rights and interests of OAS staff; (2)
contributed to their well-being; or (3)
Improved their working conditions. C.
SELECTION: The Staff Committee
will serve as the Selection Committee for the Terry Woods Award. Staff
Committee members cannot nominate candidates. Selection of the
recipient of the Terry Woods Award is entirely the province of the Staff
Committee and will be made by simple majority. The Staff Committee may
call on staff members for clarification of nominating statements and/or
additional documentation. The Award shall not be subject to appeal or
to the procedures in Chapter XII of the Staff Rules. No more than two
awards will be bestowed each year. PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS OF THE TERRY WOODS
AWARD:
CATHERINE POGNAT President |
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