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Board Election and Voting Process

 

Did you know that we  are an organization of over 750 members primarily run by a handful of volunteers and has been for nearly 30 years?

The association’s continual growth in membership is evidence of the value BCTA/NA provides, and congruent with that is our need for more members to facilitate and manage the expanded functions.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the association but we need the support of more members to sustain it. Click here to step forward and meet the moment.  

Currently we have several openings on the Board and in Committees, and we are operating at a disadvantage without the full complement to staff the open positions. If just 10 percent of our 750 members come onboard to volunteer, much could be accomplished.

The Board is an operational Board with responsibilities in addition to governance. Board members will be asked to lead or contribute to a committee.

The process for Board candidacy is as follows:

Requirements: RCST or Teacher member in good standing

First step: A call with a Board member to learn more, and understand the process for becoming a candidate

If interested then:

  • Visit a Board meeting, which are held on the first Friday of each month
  • Expectations for Board membership will be provided; any questions answered
  • Submit a letter of intent for Board candidacy - giving background, skills/experience they bring, etc. (If there is an election, this can serve as the candidate’s statement) 

Voting procedures:

  • Members may self-nominate or may be invited by a Board member to become a candidate
  • If less than six (6) candidates, the Board will vote on candidates
  • If there are seven (7) or more candidates, an election will be held using a secure online voting platform.
  • Voting results will be validated by the Board Treasurer and Board Secretary
  • Candidacy must be established by June 15
  • Election will be two weeks after all nominees are verified.

We encourage any member interested in offering their time and skills to contact us to learn more about volunteering. If enough candidates for Board membership emerge, there will most certainly be an election. For any member interested in joining the Board we can share further materials on the expectations and responsibilities.

We thank you for your help tending this garden. Click here to roll up your sleeves.  Let’s get to work! 

With respect and care,

The BCTA/NA Board of Directors