Nominating Committee

Purpose:

To provide for a democratic process of nominating and electing officers of the Association.

Objective:

To provide the Association with qualified, active, high-caliber nominees for each office from as wide a geographic/employer dispersal as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Vice-President serves as Chairman.

The Committee consists of five (5) members:

1. President

2. Vice-President

3. Secretary

4. Treasurer

5. Any Past President (appointed by the President)

• Provide Secretary with "Submit for Consideration" forms for the monthly newsletter in January.

• Actively recruit members to "run for office".

• Review qualifications of persons submitted for consideration.

• Qualifications to review include, but are not limited to: Committee work done, professional certification, supportive entity, dedication to the Association, number of years as an active member, interest/willingness to serve, and minimum requirements as per the By-Laws.

• Establish contact with each candidate, and verify that if elected, nominee can and will serve the Association as required, and has the support of their agency.

• Arrange for a meeting room for the Committee to meet early in the week during the Annual Conference.

• Committee to designate the nominee to bring forth to the membership.

• Chairman to nominate the entire "slate of officers" to the membership.

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