Nomination Committee Discussion

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Purpose/vision

Text of proposed bylaws

Here is the draft text of a bylaw addition to include a nominating committee (from Denise Hills):

Section 1 – Electing Officers

III.1.1 There shall be a Nominating Committee composed of five (5) members who shall be elected by the Executive Committee at least two (2) months prior to the election of officers.

III.1.1.1 The Nominating Committee shall have at least one representative from ESIP Partnership Categories 1 through 4 as defined in Article I of these Bylaws.

III.1.1.2 The Committee shall nominate one or more candidates for each elective office, to be announced to the General Assembly prior to the election, at which time additional nominations may be made.

III.1.1.3 Additional nominations must be by at least two other Representatives.


DISCUSSION

As to III.1.1.3, I would also add: "Independent nominations are encouraged and must be made by two ESIP Representatives." bruce c (talk) 12:06, 1 April 2014 (MDT)

We might also want to add a section on ESIP Prizes... bruce c (talk) 12:06, 1 April 2014 (MDT)

III.1.2.1 The Nominating Committee will suggest nominations for ESIP Prizes in cases where ESIP members have not presented sufficient nominations by a deadline set for each prize by the Executive Committee. Sufficient nomination status shall be determined by the President of the Federation according to number and/or quality of the nominations from the membership. bruce c (talk) 12:06, 1 April 2014 (MDT)

This gives the Nominating Committee a "backstop" role to add nominations for prizes in years when the membership has not be forthcoming with these. bruce c (talk) 12:06, 1 April 2014 (MDT)