2009 NCSM Elections

Candidate Eligibility

According to the NCSM Constitution, Article V, Section 6, "A candidate for any office shall have been a member of the Council in good standing [paid membership dues] for at least one year before being placed in nomination." Therefore, members eligible to be placed in nomination must be in good standing as of May 15, 2007.

Open Position: Regional Director, Western US 1

Region includes: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming

Summary of Duties:

  • Reside or be employed in the region represented. If during the term of office a Director moves from the region, a new Director shall be appointed by the President.
  • Represent the region at all Board meetings.
  • Organize events for members of the Council at NCTM and/or meetings within the region as appropriate.
  • Plan meetings for members of the Council at any NCTM conference scheduled through December of the year the Director's term expires.
  • Promote membership in the Council among those eligible.
  • Encourage the support of Council activities.
  • Recommend members from the region to be considered by the Nominations Committee as candidates for offices in the Council.
  • Seek Glenn Gilbert National Leadership Award nominees.
  • Prepare written reports of regional activities to be submitted at meetings of the Board.
  • Assist in planning the Annual Conference.
  • If the Annual Conference is located in the region served during the term of office: coordinate all Regional Director assistance at ticketed, major, and special conference events; and provide local assistance, support, and publicity within the region.
  • Write and solicit articles for official NCSM publications from Council members within the region.
  • Assume such duties as the President and/or Board may determine.

Term of Office: Three years