The purpose of the Nominations, Elections and Awards Committee is to manage the processes of nominations and elections of Directors pursuant to Article IV, Section 4A of the Bylaws and the processes of nominations and presentations of awards pursuant to Article IV, Section 14.  The Nominations, Elections and Awards Committee is a standing committee.

NOMINATION PROCEDURES

Any Full Member of SDPA may nominate a candidate for election to the Board and self-nominations are permitted. The Nominations, Elections & Awards Committee reviews the list of nominated candidates to be sure qualification criteria are met and submits the list to the Board for certification. The list of Board certified candidates with their information and statements are sent to the Full Members in September.  Electronic ballot are sent out October 1st with the deadline of completion by November 1.

Any individual may nominate a candidate for an SDPA Award.

If you have any questions related to this Committee, please contact our SDPA Office Manager.