Nominations for Globalization and Localization Association Board Positions Being Accepted

Seattle, Washington, USA (15 September 2011) -- The Globalization and Localization Association is currently accepting candidates for four open positions on the association’s Board of Directors. Individuals from full member companies are invited to submit their candidacy by 23 September 2011. The term of office is for two years: 1 January 2012 through 31 December 2013. Candidates should be at the decision-maker level and endorsed by their company.

The GALA Board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the association. It has final and complete control over decisions made by the association, including the areas of finance, legal matters, administration, personnel and others. The Board of Directors meets regularly to discuss the association's affairs and to make decisions on its business. Candidates for the board member positions must be able to commit to:

• A monthly two-hour board meeting generally conducted by phone (though the board may conduct more frequent meetings as deemed necessary).
• In-person annual board meeting at an agreed upon time and place.
• Participation in at least one association committee.
• Leadership on specific association projects.

Candidate statements and brief biographies will be posted to the GALA website in early October. GALA will then submit ballots to the primary contacts of full GALA member companies to elect the four board members by the majority of votes cast (one vote per full member company).

As a worldwide organization, GALA strives to have as broad a geographic representation as possible on the board and looks forward to welcoming new and dynamic members who are ready to contribute to the shape and direction of GALA.

Members interested in running for office should obtain a candidacy form and submit it to , along with a photo, by 23 September 2011.
 

About GALA
The Globalization and Localization Association is the largest global non-profit association within the language industry, providing resources, education and research for companies working with translation services, language technology and content localization. GALA member companies are vendors and buyers of language services and technologies. They deploy sophisticated multilingual strategies and proven tools to take content and products to markets around the world. For more information, visit www.gala-global.org