Deadline: Nominations for the ACA Board of Director Elections

Nominations Open for the ACA Board of Director Elections

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Nominations Open March 15, 2022 – May 27, 2022

The Nominations and Awards Committee is seeking nominations for (3) ACA Director (Board) positions that are up for election. Nominations are requested for the following positions:

·        President (2 year term)
·        Treasurer (2 year term)
·        Director at Large 1 & 3 (2 year term)

The term of office for these positions is two years and will begin following the AGM, which takes place on Tuesday, June 28^th, 2022 at 12:00 EDT via Zoom.

The slate of candidates will be presented to the Board by the beginning of June. Online voting will open June 20th, 2022 and close end of day PDT, June 26^th, 2022. All members in good standing will receive an online ballot via email.   Institutional members should ensure that their designated delegate is clearly identified and up to date in their membership profile. If you need support entering your delegate name or updating your form, please reach out to the ACA Office.

See here for a full description of the Board positions and the commitment required for each elected position.

You may download the nomination form for signature here and submit your nomination form, online using the link below:

https://archivists_ca.formstack.com/forms/aca_elections__bod__nominations

See also the ACA Nominations and Elections Policy here.

Directors must be individual members in good standing. Institutional members may have their designated delegate nominated for the Director-at-Large position. Nominations must be supported by five (5) ACA members. Those nominated must also provide a brief biography that will be made available to ACA members in advance of the online voting period, will be posted on the ACA website and available on the electronic ballot.

The ACA welcomes more diverse and inclusive representation in the composition of its Board and Committees and encourages the nomination of all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Questions should be directed to Alice Albarda (NAAC.Co-Chair2@archivists.ca)  or Shannon Hodge (NAAC.Co-Chair1@archivists.ca), co-chairs, Nominations and Awards Committee.

The deadline for nominations is close of day PDT, 27 May 2022.