Dear AVICOM members,

This year, new elections for our board are due, which will be confirmed by AVICOM members in November during the ICOM General Conference in Dubai. The candidacy process for these elections is now open.

On this occasion, as the outgoing president, I would like to share my personal thoughts on the composition of the new board: In recent years, AVICOM’s activities have increased enormously, and I look back on a very successful period of our committee’s work, including many joint projects and activities with other ICOM committees. All this has only been possible thanks to the committed and creative collaboration within our board, which also required a great deal of personal time and dedication—for which I am very grateful.

Therefore, anyone who wishes to run for the new board should be aware that board work entails a significant personal commitment. Furthermore, despite increasing online communication and meetings, candidates should be prepared to attend key events in person whenever possible (such as the AVICOM annual conference with the general assembly and board meetings).

Equally important is a spirit of collegial and friendly cooperation within the board, guided by the values set out in our AVICOM Code of Conduct on Sustainability, Climate Protection, and Gender Equality (2024).

In this context, I also believe it is advisable that only AVICOM members from nations with harmonious relations with the international community should apply.

I would also be delighted if all continents were represented on the new board.

I now look forward to many interesting candidacies; young colleagues are just as welcome as senior experts. A wide range of candidates ensures a democratic election in which, hopefully, many AVICOM members will participate.

With warm regards,
Yours,
Michael H. Faber

We will be happy to send you the documents and application form: avicom@icom.museum.