Board Election Checklist

This checklist is a proposed procedure for electing new board members. Responsibility for this falls on the council and board (indicated in bold). New board members must be elected in time for the board's annual meeting, on the second Wednesday of October.

July

1. Board should let council know how many positions will be open. board, at meeting
   • Note if there are particular skill sets that should be filled.
2. Come up with important qualities and criteria for election. council, at meeting
3. Post description of council service and nomination forms around. council, ongoing after meeting
   • post to website, News for Neighbors, core, bulletin board.
   • include link to New Director Agreement.

August

1. Nomination forms should be posted to council email list and on bulletin board. council, ongoing
   • Should nominations come in to a single contact person, so they are handled consistently?
2. Nominations should be in time for the introductory council meeting. nominees, nominators
   • Nominees should make a concerted effort to attend August's council meeting

September

1. Election at council meeting. council
   • All nominees, including board members standing for re-election, should recuse themselves.
   • Copies of nomination forms should be available.
2. Notify nominees of council selection. council
3. Post new directors' info on website. council
4. Remove internal hard copy postings. council

October

1. First board meeting: new members' terms start board
   • they should receive a copy of the new directors agreement and get any necessary orientation.
   • board officer elections occur?