The Board represents the interests of the Foundation's members. Its role includes, but is not limited to, devising, approving and amending policies of the Foundation, putting into effect the policy and strategic decisions of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and playing an advisory role in policy implementation, strategic planning and programming. The Board meets quarterly by teleconference or frequently as required. It meets in person at least once a year.

As stipulated by the Foundation’s Constitution, members of the Board may serve for a period of two (2) years and step down at the AGM taking place in the second year of their membership. Board members are eligible for re-election, provided that no member of the Board serves for longer than six (6) years. 

Key skills and requirements

1. Strong music industry knowledge, preferably Africa-related.
2. Proven track record in business development and management, preferably in the creative sector.
3. Journalism or online media experience.
4. Proven track record in governance, particularly in non-profit organisations.
5. Financial, fundraising and treasury experience.
6. Event production and management (music festivals, conferences etc.).
7. Music education and performance.

In addition, all Board members are expected to meet the following requirements:

1. Commitment: the most important requirement is availability to commit to the Board’s activities:
   • • Partaking in Board members’ orientation.
     • Attending Board meetings (average five per year).
     • Communicating via email.
     • Analysing and reviewing documents timeously.
     • Attending the AGM (virtually or physically ).
2. The Board member is expected to be reputable.
3. The Board member should be able to represent the Foundation well in his/her respective region or country.
4. The Board member should be able to learn and gain a strong understanding of the vision, objectives and policies of the Foundation.
5. The Board member should ideally have connections/networks that could be useful to the Foundation.
6. MIAF staff members may not be Board members.

Note: Board members do not receive remuneration for their fiduciary duties. An annual honorarium is provided to cover meeting expenses, such as Internet and telephone expenses.

How to apply or nominate someone

• You have to be a member of the Music In Africa Foundation to make a nomination. If you are not, apply for membership first HERE.
• You can nominate yourself or another person by completing a short form HERE.
• You can nominate up two (2) people (this can be yourself or someone else). If you choose to nominate someone else, note that the person whom you are nominating does not necessarily have to be a member of the MIAF on the day you make the nomination. However, he/she will be required to join as a member to be eligible for elections. 
• All nominated members will be required to become full members by 15 October 2024, at which point the Board will select the eligible nominees who shall be put forward for elections at the Foundation’s 12th AGM.
• All nominees shall be reviewed by the Board. Incomplete or non-compliant nominee submissions will not be considered. The Board shall select the nominees who meet the skills, requirements and criteria.
• The deadline for submitting nominations is 30 September 2024.

Voting

Nominees selected by the Board shall become candidates for election at the AGM. Candidates will be elected by a plurality of the votes received from the voting members. Office bearers shall be elected by the Board at their first meeting after being elected by the AGM.

See a full list of current Board members here.