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NCFR Elections Process |
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The bylaws of the Association (Article IX, Section 2:B) establish the NCFR Elections Council as a standing committee whose purpose is "To gather nominations for the offices of the NCFR Board and other offices of NCFR." It is responsible for preparing a slate of two candidates for each open slot who meet the selection criteria for each position as defined by the positions and Board Charge (i.e. President-Elect, Board Member-At-Large, Board Student/New Professional, Annual Conference Program Chair-Elect, Elections Council, and Fellowship Committee). The Council has the prime responsibility within NCFR for weighing the merits of potential board candidates. The bylaws further specify (Article XIV) that discrimination in election and nomination procedures is forbidden.
The NCFR Board of Directors retains the authority to set the policy of the Association regarding elections procedures consistent with the bylaws (Article IX: Section 2:B). The Elections Council is charged with carrying out policy of the Board as it relates to the nomination process. However, the Elections Council has sole responsibility for selecting the slate of candidates for office, and its deliberations are confidential as long as the Council works within the Association's Policies. To promote communication between the Board and the Elections Council, two Board Members-At-Large shall serve as non-voting members of the Elections Council. The Board representatives shall participate in the Elections Council process, but will not vote on the final slate, policy or removal of an Elections Council member.
Public Notice to NCFR Members:
The general membership shall be encouraged on an ongoing basis through announcements in the NCFR REPORT, NCFR listserv, and NCFR website to nominate themselves and/or other members. Interest in serving as an elected officer or on committees of the association should be communicated to the Elections Council or NCFR Staff. Section Chairs will be specifically asked to identify potential nominees to the Elections Council for available positions. Current NCFR officers, committee members, and other local and national leaders will be encouraged to recommend names of potential association leaders.
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