BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION PROCESS

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

In August, the Board approves the Chairman’s appointment of a nominating committee comprised of five voting Chamber members.

During August, the Nominating Committee solicits and receives applications from voting members interested in serving on the Board of Directors.  The Committee then reviews the applications and interviews the applicants, taking into consideration the following:

• Qualifications of the applicants, including familiarity with Chamber operations
• Skills of the applicants and current board members compared to Chamber needs
• How the applicant can assist the board in carrying out the Chamber’s current mission and goals and objectives

SLATE OF NOMINEES

At the September Board meeting, Nominating Committee will present to the Board a Slate of nominees for Chair-Elect and Directors for vacant Director positions.  On receipt of report, notification of the recommended slate is mailed to all Chamber members.

PETITION TO CHALLENGE THE SLATE

At this point, members have the right to petition to add their name to the Slate. 

If no petitions are received by the specified date, the Slate is deemed elected at the October Board meeting.

If a petition is filed pursuant to the rules and timeline set forth in the bylaws, ballots are sent to all voting members.  Those candidates receiving the highest number of votes will fill the positions.

TAKING OFFICE

New board members are seated at the December board meeting and begin serving on the board at that time.  Terms end on December 31 of the appropriate year.

For details on the process and application packet, click here or contact the Chamber office.