What Happens After a Person Is Nominated?
Nominees are given the opportunity to express their interest in one or more AIR leadership roles. They are then asked to answer a series of questions to help the Nominations & Elections Committee craft the slate of candidates put forth to the membership for election.
- November 1, 2024: Nominee questionnaires due
- November 2024: NEC reviews questionnaires and slates candidates
- December 2024: Nominees are informed of the status of their candidacy; candidates provide materials for their candidate profile
- February 2025: Election
- May 2025: Newly-elected leadership take office
Unable to serve? Please let us know by selecting “No" on the questionnaire.
Questions Asked of All Nominees
The following questions are asked of all nominees:
- Are you willing to be considered for an AIR leadership role?
- All candidates for the Board of Directors and NEC must be a current member of AIR and have at least 3 years of prior membership in the association. Have you been a member for at least three years, consecutively or non-consecutively. Not sure? ( Reach out)
Nominees do not self-select into a potential leadership role but are selected by the NEC through the review process. To ensure all nominees are aware of expectations of serving, please review and acknowledge the effort and practices of the Board of Directors and NEC below.
- If selected as a candidate for the Board of Directors or Nominations and Elections Committee, please confirm your understanding and commitment to the following statements:
- I am aware of and agree to meet the commitments outlined in the Board Job Description (GP III) and commitments required by the NEC ( GP XIII).
- I am willing to learn and abide by the Carver Policy Governance model.
- Why are you interested in serving on the Board of Directors or Nominations and Elections Committee? (100 word limit)
- Given the qualifications of Board and NEC service, what qualities will you bring to serve as a leader in the profession and support AIR’s mission? (200 word limit)
- What different perspectives or diverse voices do you think are important for representation on the Board or NEC? And, how would you help foster a diverse and inclusive organization to ensure those perspectives and voices are heard? (300 word limit)
- Outside of what you have shared above, is there anything else you would like us to know about your interest, background, or qualifications that makes you uniquely able to serve in a leadership role? (100 word limit)