invitedappointed

Invitedappointed is a coined term used in governance and organizational contexts to describe a two-stage process in which a person is first invited to participate in a body and then formally appointed to a position on that body. The phrase is not widely used in formal scholarly vocabularies and is more often described in terms of “invited members” or “appointed members.” When employed as a single concept, invitedappointed emphasizes both the invitation and the subsequent official appointment that grants a defined role and tenure.

In practice, invited-appointed arrangements may occur in corporate boards, government advisory councils, or quasi-public bodies. The typical sequence involves identifying a need for expertise or a vacant seat, extending an invitation to a candidate to contribute or join on an initial basis, and, after consideration and acceptance, executing a formal appointment for a defined term. This can supplement traditional open recruitment or election processes.

Distinctions: an invited appointment is not the same as an ex officio or honorary title, and it usually carries a formal appointment and term. It is also distinct from open, competitive recruitment or direct election.

Potential advantages include access to targeted expertise, faster filling of vacancies, and alignment with strategic priorities. Potential criticisms center on transparency, perceived bias in invitation decisions, and the risk that the process bypasses broader competition or public scrutiny.

See also: appointment, invitation, nomination, ex officio, non-executive director, advisory board. Because the term is not standardized, interpretations can vary by organization and jurisdiction.