Notice of Open Nomination Period

For the office of

2012 IMSA President - Elect

Nominations will be accepted during the following period

January 27, 2012 – February 27, 2012

The IMSA Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the office of IMSA President – Elect which must be submitted no later than Monday, February 27, 2012.  All nominations shall be submitted through the IMSA Executive Director.  Nominations may be submitted electronically (mel@imsasafety.org) or in written form delivered to:

2012 President-Elect Nomination

IMSA Executive Director

165 E. Union Street

P.O. Box 539

Newark, NY  14513

Term of Office:  The IMSA President – Elect must be willing to serve three one-year terms.  One year as President – Elect, one year as President and one year as Past President.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Office

All candidates, and those nominating a candidate, should be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of the office before submitting nominations and candidate information to IMSA:

Excerpts from the IMSA By-Laws

Excerpts from the IMSA Governance Policy Manual

Who is eligible to Nominate

Active, Public Agency and Life Members are eligible to make nominations. Check your membership card to find your membership type.

How to Nominate

You can nominate a qualified person for the office of President – Elect by completing the following actions:

1. Contact the candidate and receive his/her agreement to have his name and qualifications submitted as a nominee.
2. Receive candidate’s agreement to submit his/her qualifications (see list below) and information to the Executive Director by February 27, 2012.
3. Person nominating should send an email to the Executive Director  that contains the following:
   • a. Person making the nomination – name, IMSA member ID, day phone and e-mail address.
   • b. Candidate’s contact information (name, preferred mailing address, email, day phone).
   • c. A statement indicating you have spoken with the candidate and the candidate’s willingness to serve.
   • d. The candidate’s agreement to submit qualifications and information required by February 27.
   • e. A statement as to why you believe this candidate is qualified to become President –Elect of IMSA.

Candidate Submittals

All candidates must submit the following to the IMSA Executive Director before the nomination deadline:

1. A statement, signed by the candidate, affirming that they have the ability, time, resources and assistance necessary to properly perform the duties of an elected office of the Association, including the office of President; and that to the best of their knowledge, should they be elected, their status as an Active Member, as defined in the By-Laws, shall continue through a term of any office to which they may be elected.
   
2. A brief resume of their personal, professional and educational background.
   
3. A letter from the candidate’s employer indicating level of support for this office.

2012 IMSA President-Elect Nomination and Election Process Timeline

Friday, January 27, 2012 – Nomination period opens.

Monday, February 27, 2012 – Nominations close and qualification information due to Executive Director.

Monday, March 5, 2012 – Nominating Committee meets to review qualifications of candidates.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 – List of qualified candidates published.

Friday, April 27, 2012 – Ballot available to IMSA voting members.

Monday, May 28, 2012 – Elections close

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - Executive Director notifies candidates of election results.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 – Executive Director notifies general membership of election results.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 – President-elect sworn in with new Board at Conference closing banquet.