Nomination and Elections Committee

The Nomination and Elections Committee (NEC) has responsibility to solicit nominations and conduct elections annually for Officer and Directors-at-Large positions. The immediate Past-President of the Academy serves as Chair. Membership is open to all Academy members. Tasks include:

  • Establish due dates for nominations, balloting, and reporting in accordance with the Academy Constitution

  • Recruit and secure a slate of qualified individuals to run for open positions

  • Prepare and implement a balloting system with candidate information where voting members may cast their ballots anonymously

  • Count ballots and report results to the President, who contacts the nominees