Nominations Committee

The Board of Directors appoints the Committee Chair who in turn nominates the committee members, as ratified by the Board.  The term of office for committee members is three (3) years, and may be extended as relevant.  The Secretary will represent the BOD on the Nominations Committee.

When a member of the Nominating committee is nominated for a position on the Board of directors, that person will not take part in the nominations process for self, in order to avoid a conflict of interest.

In order to protect conflict of interest, current BOD members will not provide recommendations or participate in the nomination process and documentation in any manner.

The Nominations Committee shall consist of not more than seven (7) voting members and shall, in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws and the eligibility requirements for each position, prepare a list of candidates for nomination to the Board of Directors of ITAA to be filled each year.  The procedures and timetables for elections to the Board of Directors as contained in the ITAA Bylaws “Article 6. Elections” are to be followed.

The Nomination Process

The entire nomination process is handled by the Chair of the committee in close consultation with the ITAA Secretary.

  • In the month following the AGM, the Nominations Committee Chair, in consultation with the Secretary, provides the list of BOT posts falling open for the following year

  • The deadline for the receipt of nominations is set by the Secretary, in consultation with the BOT (Six months prior to AGM)

  • The Chair holds the responsibility in ensuring that the documentation received adheres to the guidelines and to check with the ITAA Administrator if all the candidates and nominators have current and valid ITAA membership.

  • If more than one candidate has applied for a position, an election will take place for that post, as per the guidelines  .

  • The Chair follows the protocol to ensure that the entire nomination process is carried out in a fair manner.

  • An announcement of the open positions with an invitation for nominations, is posted in the Script

  • All documents pertaining to the nomination process are to be sent by the candidates via email directly to the committee Chair

  • On completion of the deadline, the Chair informs the Secretary of the nominations received.

  • The election process is handled by the Secretary in coordination with the ITAA Operational Administrator and the Script Editor

  • The Chair, on occasion, may provide recommendations to the Vice President whose portfolio they represent, for eligible candidates for the various open posts.  This might be in consultation with regional representatives who have knowledge of the members whose skills and abilities would be appropriate.