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AMIA Board of Directors Call for Nominees 2011

The Nominating Committee of AMIA is currently soliciting nominations for Board Secretary, Treasurer and four Directors. Please let AMIA staff liaison Kristin Schelin know who among your colleagues is ready and willing to serve the profession at the Association leadership level.

All regular AMIA members in good standing are eligible for election to the Board. AMIA is looking for individuals with a commitment to AMIA and its initiatives, demonstrated leadership skills, and a willingness to volunteer the time and effort to serve the Association, its members, and the profession.

Members are encouraged to self-nominate or advance names of eligible candidates for these positions by June 7 to the AMIA office via email to kristin@amia.org. All information submitted will be handled confidentially.

Nominators should supply a paragraph about their nominee’s background and why the nominator feels the person is qualified and would be a good addition to the AMIA Board.

Included with the nomination should be:

  • The nominees’ name and email address
  • Position for which that the person is being nominated (secretary, treasurer or director)
  • Length of AMIA membership
  • Involvement history with association committees or working groups
  • Other activities with AMIA

The Nominating Committee will present the final slate to the AMIA Board in August and to the membership as a whole in September. After the slate of nominees is announced, candidate biographical information and instructions on voting will be posted on the AMIA website. All candidates will be required to complete a conflict of interest form that follows AMIA’s Conflict of Interest Policy. The online election process will occur early in the fall.

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