Submission of paperwork by post
CVs and photographs for publication must be submitted so as to be received at BSAC HQ by the Honorary Secretary not later than 23:59, 31 January 2026. Only one application per nominee is allowed.
Download postal application form for BSAC Election 2026.
Postal submissions should be addressed to:
Honorary Secretary c/o Mary Tetley
British Sub-Aqua Club
Telford's Quay
South Pier Road
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 4FL
United Kingdom
Envelopes should be marked "Private & Confidential"
Submission via online form
CVs and photographs for publication must be sent so as to be received by the Honorary Secretary not later than 23:59, 31 January 2026. Only one application per nominee is allowed.
Submissions via the online form are electronically sent to the Honorary Secretary and are marked as Private & Confidential. You will be provided with a summary upon submission for your records.
Verification of receipt
For paper submissions it is the responsibility of the sender to check for successful delivery, online form submissions will be acknowledged as received, electronically.
It is advisable to submit all applications a few days in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment. Any submission received after 23:59, 31 January 2026 will be refused.
To request a hard copy of the nomination form to be posted out to you, or to check for receipt of a paper copy, please email maryt@bsac.com or call 0151 350 6200.
Validation of nomination
- All nominees must be current fully paid up full members of BSAC as shown by the BSAC database as of 23:59, 31 January 2026. For the avoidance of doubt, a current fully paid up member will hold a current branch or direct membership receipt.
- The Honorary Secretary will check the HQ database at the close of nominations for proof of current membership of the nominee and listing on the database.
Note: It is the responsibility of the nominee to ensure that they are listed on the BSAC database by the close of nominations.
- If no receipt is attached and a check of the HQ database does not show current membership of BSAC, then the nomination will be refused.
- All nominees must also be current fully paid up full members of BSAC at the time of declaration of results of the ballot (i.e., at the AGM).
- The Honorary Secretary will again check the HQ database immediately prior to the AGM for proof of current membership.
Completion of CV
BSAC is a Company, limited by guarantee, successful nominees become Directors of BSAC and BSAC International and have significant legal responsibilities arising from that position, enforceable under Company Law. Suitable business skills are therefore more desirable than diving experience to enable the successful nominee to be effective within the position and should be clearly stated within the relevant section of the CV appropriate to the position applied for. This will also enable the membership, when casting their vote, to make a more informed choice.
The following paragraphs give advice as to the responsibilities of each position and outline considered desirable skills. For each position, a time commitment is expected and required in order to be effective.
Please note: The content on the nomination forms will be directly lifted and reproduced on the BSAC website and in the election candidate profiles. Please check spelling and grammar before submitting your completed nomination form.
Time requirements for BSAC Council members
As a Council Member, a significant time commitment is required to fulfil your duties as a Director. Council meetings take place at least quarterly and Council members need to spend time on any tasks that have been allocated by Council to that member.
In view of the foregoing, all nominees should consider the time factors required and ensure they are able to make this commitment before applying for any position.
Time requirements for BSAC Officers
As an Officer of BSAC, the required time commitment is even more significant. A better understanding of this can be gained by a direct discussion with the current incumbent.
The Articles of Association of BSAC set out the duties and responsibilities of the Officers of the BSAC.
Honorary Secretary
(1). The Honorary Secretary shall:
(a) keep the minute books of all proceedings of BSAC of Council and of sub-committees of Council;
(b) convene meetings, prepare agendas, record transactions at meetings, deal with BSAC correspondence and maintain in good order and safe-keeping all records documents and books of BSAC;
(c) present a report to the Annual General Meeting;
(d) invite nominations of candidates for Council, prepare ballot papers, receive notification of any special business proposed by members and give all the notices required by the Articles and by statute in the manner and at the times there prescribed;
(e) be present whenever the Seal of BSAC is affixed to any instrument and they shall sign all instruments so sealed in accordance with the provisions of Article 67.
(2). The Honorary Secretary may be assisted by such person or persons as Council may approve.
Please note: The content on the nomination forms will be directly lifted and reproduced on the BSAC website and in the election candidate profiles. Please do check spelling and grammar before submitting your completed nomination form.
Please be aware of the following;
- A significant time commitment is required to fulfil duties as a member of BSAC Council or as a BSAC Officer
- You will be a Director of BSAC and BSAC International and listed at Companies House
- You will be contacted by BSAC to discuss the role so you fully understand the responsibilities and duties
