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Notice of Board of Directors Election

Dear JNS members,
Koji Yamanaka
President, The Japan Neuroscience Society
This year is the year in which the biennial Election of Board of Directors is held. The election is conducted under the supervision of the Election Committee. In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, some candidates for the Board of Directors from among the councilors entitled to vote and be elected. For an overview of the election, please see below.
Election of Board of Directors FY2027 (Summary)
The maximum number of the directors is 20, and half of the directors are elected every two years. Since the terms of the 10 directors currently serving their second terms will end in June 2027, candidates for new directors will be elected to replace them.
  • The names of re-appointable directors who are candidates receiving a vote of confidence and the academic domains they belong to are posted on the members-only website.
    (Login required) https://membership.jnss.org/M22/election2027-test01-yy
    (Posted for a limited time until the election ends)
[Schedule]
Candidate filing period: October 14-30, 2026 (JST)
Voting period: December 1-14, 2026 (JST)
Announcement of result: Early January 2027
[Term of new directors]
From: Annual General Assembly in June 2027
To: Annual General Assembly in June 2031 (2 terms, i.e. 4 years)
  • After the election, the term of directors officially begins after approval by the General Assembly.
  • The term of directors is two terms, i.e. four years. At the end of the first term, i.e. after two years, a vote of confidence is held.
[Request for Standing for the election & Voting] (For Councilors)
Councilors are eligible to stand for and vote in the Election of Board of Directors. We would like councilors to stand for the election and cast your vote.
[Detailed Information]
Position for application: Candidates for the Board of Directors of the Japan Neuroscience Society
Candidate filing period: October 14-30, 2026 (JST)
Candidate eligibility: Councilors (Female candidates are welcome!)
Requirements for candidacy:
  • Councilors who are 65 years of age or younger as of the end of June in 2027 (born on or after July 1, 1961)
    * However, the age limit shall not apply to candidates receiving a vote of confidence for a second consecutive term of director.
  • Recommenders (2 councilors other than the applicant)
    * A councilor may nominate only one candidate.
    * List of Councilors https://www.jnss.org/en/councilors
Please stand for the election & cast your vote on the members’ website!
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