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Call for Nominations-Democrats Abroad Niagara Region-2023-2025 Term
posted by Julia Buchanan | Canada Vice Chair | DPCA Voting Representative
January 22, 2023Volunteer for a role that could help shape America. Deadline for nominations: February 9, 2023
Nomination Process: You can self-nominate or nominate someone else, with their permission. Nomination forms must be submitted.
Term: Starting March 18, 2023 for two years, ending approximately March 2025, covering the next Presidential election, always an exciting time to be involved.
Eligibility: All currently registered members of Democrats Abroad Canada who are members of the Niagara Region Chapter are eligible unless prohibited (i.e., term limits) per the Democrats Abroad Canada by laws. Nominees must be willing to stand for office.
Nomination Deadline: February 9, 2023. After nominations are closed, we’ll provide ballots and information on voting.
Annual General Meeting: Results will be announced at our AGM on March 18. Please save this date in your calendars. Information, including the ability to RSVP will be distributed closer to the event. Nominations may come from the floor of the AGM, if no nominations were received for a particular position.
Please contact the Nominations and Elections Committee if you require accommodation in submitting a nomination form, or have any questions at [email protected]Positions: The following 3 positions are up for election:
Chapter Chair
The Chapter Chair shall be the legal representative of Democrats Abroad Niagara Region as the chief executive of the chapter. This person shall preside at all General Meetings and all meetings of the Board. They shall have responsibility for the day-to-day activities of Democrats Abroad Niagara and for execution of all activities approved and undertaken by the Board. They may appoint such ad hoc committees as necessary for the execution of the activities of the chapter, and shall be a voting member of all standing and ad hoc committees. The Chapter Chair is a voting member of the Board of Democrats Abroad Canada and shall attend their monthly meetings.
Vice Chair
In the absence of the Chapter Chair, the Vice Chair shall call and preside at meetings of members and of the Board. They shall have such duties as chairing one or more standing or ad hoc committees and shall attend all Board meetings and work with the Chapter Chair to ensure that all responsibilities approved by and on behalf of the chapter are supervised and executed appropriately. In accordance with Democrats Abroad rules about gender representation, the Vice Chair shall be a different gender from the Chapter Chair.
Secretary
The Secretary shall attend and produce minutes for all General, Board, Committee meetings. The Secretary shall maintain all files and administrative records of the chapter. All such records shall be open for inspection by members. Minutes of all meetings shall be sent to the Board once approved by the Chapter Chair and/or Vice Chair. The Secretary shall schedule and coordinate participation of members for all Board meetings.
Notice of Niagara Region Chapter 2020 Annual General Meeting
posted by Steven Nardi | Canada Past-Chair
February 18, 2021NOTICE OF 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021
1:00 PM EDT on WebExThe Board of Democrats Abroad Canada - Niagara Region
invites you to attend your Annual General MeetingThe AGM is an opportunity for chapter leaders to report to the membership on the activities for the previous year.
During the AGM, elections for the chapter leadership for the 2021-23 term will take place.
A Call for Nominations was distributed to the members on Feb. 1st and you can access Candidate Statements by clicking here.
Some offices did not receive nominations, which will be open for nominations from the floor during the AGM. Only members present in the AGM will be able to vote for any nominations from the floor. Ballots will be distributed March 5th. If you are interested in an office without a declared candidate please send an email to the Nominations & Elections Committee prior to March 4th.
Democratically yours,
DemsAbroad Canada - Niagara Region
Nominations & Elections CommitteeSteve Nardi, Chair
Ed Ungar
Julie Buchanan, Teller of Elections
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