Chapter Model - Nominating Committee Guidelines

As described in ASLA Chapter Bylaws Sections 823-830, the Nominating Committee is charged with preparing a slate of up to two (2) nominees for each chapter office to be filled by election each year. In order to ensure the highest quality of leadership for the chapter and to obtain the best pairing of the two (2) nominees for each chapter office, the following policies shall guide the Nominating Committee in its selection of candidates:

 a.  The Nominating Committee shall keep in mind the Society’s commitment to diversity and providing equal opportunities and a choice of all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, or other protected class.

b.  To reflect the views, needs, and composition of the membership, a reasonable balance shall be sought over the years among private practitioners, public practitioners, and educators.

 c.  The pool of potential nominees for officers except trustee shall include all Full, Associate, and International Members of the Society qualified and willing to serve in this office and shall not be limited to sitting or past members of the chapter executive committee. The only requirement for potential trustee nominees shall be Full membership.  

d. Every effort should be made to not have officers succeed themselves in the same office.

e.  Nominees for an office should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities appropriate to that office.

f. Members of the Nominating Committee shall not be nominated for chapter office while serving on the committee. The committee  should include representation from Associate members and previous chapter leadership.

g.  To assist the Nominating Committee with identifying and evaluating qualified nominees for chapter office, the Chapter shall solicit suggestions of potential nominees from the membership at large.

h. The deliberations of the Nominating Committee shall be kept strictly confidential.