Preparing for Upcoming Elections – Holding Nominations
- By admin aapc
- In Industry News
- August 28, 2012
- 1 Comment
It’s time to prepare for upcoming officer elections; hopefully, you’ve already taken note of those members who would make good officers. Follow these steps to have a successful nomination process:
- Hold nominations at your September meeting.
- When looking for candidates, remember that members who are friendly, work well with others, solve problems, and think independently make great leaders.
- Approach any pre-selected members to ensure they are OK being nominated.
- Allow current officers 2-3 minutes to share their job responsibilities and positive experiences.
- Announce at your September meeting that elections will be held in October.
- All members must be given at least 30 days’ notice of when the elections will be held.
- Advance notice may be given by posting the information in the chapter forum or by emailing all members assigned to the chapter.
- All members must be given at least 30 days’ notice of when the elections will be held.
- Answers to frequently asked questions:
- Members may self-nominate
- Nominees must accept the nomination
- Multiple members may not share one position
- One member may not hold two offices at the same time except for the position of secretary/treasurer
- Vice presidents do not ascend to the president position
- Officers should not serve more than two consecutive years in the same office
- Officers should not run after serving for four consecutive years
- Hold elections at your October meeting.
- The vice president directs the election process.
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