The Governance and Nominations Committee is responsible for leading the nomination of elected officers of the board during an election year and if vacancies arise.
During a Year Where Officers are Elected:
- At the second quarter (October-December) board meeting of the fiscal year, the Governance
and Nominations Committee will initiate the call for officers by announcing that board
officers will be elected at the fourth-quarter board meeting (April-June).
- Per the by-laws, service on the Executive Committee is a requirement to be considered for Board President.
- Board members interested in serving as an officer of the board should contact the chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee by the end of the second quarter (October-December).
- At the third quarter (January-March) board meeting, the Governance and Nominations Committee will present a draft slate of officers first to the Executive Committee for review and then to the full board.
- At the fourth quarter (April-June) board meeting, the Governance and Nominations Committee will present the slate of officers for a vote by the board of directors. The board will vote on the full slate of officers, not for individual officers.
If Vacancies Arise:
- The Board President (or Vice-President, in the event of a presidential vacancy) will notify the chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee of any officer vacancies that occur outside of the election cycle.
- At the following committee meeting, the Governance and Nominations Committee will put forth a qualified candidate from the board to fill the vacancy.
- At the following Executive Committee meeting, the chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee will present the candidate(s) for Executive Committee review.
- At the following board meeting, the Governance and Nominations Committee will present the candidate to the full board for a vote.