Elections Chair

Term: 2 years

Elected: Even Years (all Nominations Committee Members)

How Selected: Selected by President with consult from the Board from among elected

 

DUTIES OUTLINED IN BYLAWS:

None specific to chair

DUTIES OUTLINED BY POLICY:

Submit a Budget Request form for anticipated committee expenses to the Treasurer at the Winter Board meeting, for incorporation into the budget proposal.

DUTIES ASSUMED BY TRADITION:

Prepare a slate of candidates for upcoming open positions for the SER Board of Directors. Provide all relevant information to the Director of Communications for the online voting process. Attend the pre-conference Board meeting at the annual Fall conference. If unable to attend, arrange for alternate representation and submit written report. Notify candidates of their position after the election prior to announcement at the annual conference. Communicate with those not elected regarding loss of election. Communicate with committee members and with the SER Board regarding activities. When appropriate, publicize committee and board member activities in the SER News. Maintain within assigned copy of the Board Reference manual a record of all correspondence, committee minutes and work plans to provide to the next chairperson. Recommend policy and procedure changes to the Board of Directors.