Call for Nominations-Democrats Abroad Niagara Region-2023-2025 Term

Posted by Julia Buchanan
January 22, 2023

Canada Vice Chair | DPCA Voting Representative

Volunteer 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.