The Forest Stewardship Council Australia and New Zealand is seeking nominations for a position on the economic chamber of its Standards Development Group following the resignation of HVP’s Tim McBride. Source: Timberbiz
Applications will close on 3 September 2024, when the FSC ANZ Board will consider applications and appoint the successful candidate.
Standards Development Group members are chosen for their experience and ability to represent key interest areas important for the revision and FSC’s values and policies.
Eligibility for the Standards Development Group requires that applications include and demonstrate:
- Membership of FSC ANZ. Or submission and approval of an FSC ANZ membership application as part of the expression of interest process.
- Up-to-date knowledge of FSC’s systems and procedures.
- Representation of points of view from the economic chamber, ideally with experience, a skill set, and input from the native forestry sector.
- An understanding of the impact of the standard on affected stakeholders.
- An understanding of and commitment to FSC’s mission and vision.
- A desire to seek and reach consensus on controversial issues.
- An ability to actively participate in the process until final approval of the revised standard.
- Support from two members of the corresponding chamber in the form of letters of support.
- An ability to review and comment on documents in English.
- Expert knowledge of and/or experience in the development, implementation and/or analysis of standards will be highly regarded.
Expressions of interest should be sent to [email protected] by close of business 03.09.2024.
For more information on the Standards Development Group and the process for appointment, please contact Stefan Jensen, FSC ANZ’s Senior Policy Manager: [email protected]
