Each year one third, or eight seats, of the Board of Directors of the ACLU-DC are elected by ACLU-DC members. Board members serve three-year terms and are responsible for governance and fiscal stability, as well as attendance at six meetings each year. There are two ways to become a candidate for Board nomination.
1: Submit candidacy to the Nominating Committee
Each year the Board Nominating Committee carefully considers the applications of potential board members to join the people who govern and direct the D.C. affiliate of the ACLU. If you would like to be considered for board nomination by the Board Nominating Committee, you must be a member in good standing and submit a brief statement of interest along with a nomination form. The Nominating Committee work is done on a rolling basis, but a slate is put forward in June of every year
2: Petition for Candidacy
Nominations may also be submitted by petition. The petitioner must be a member in good standing. Nomination petitions must include the name, address and a statement of interest from the nominee. Petitions must be signed by the nominee expressing their willingness to serve if elected and be signed by twenty-five (25) current ACLU-DC members. Petitioners may use their own form.
Submit a petition via email to [email protected] by the July 12, 2024 deadline.
Process
2024 Important Board Election Dates
- June 7, 2024: Nominating Committee sends recommendations, voting instructions to members.
- July 12, 2024: Petitions due.
- July 29, 2024: Ballots mailed to members; voting begins.*
- August 30, 2024: Voting ends.*
* Ballots are mailed to membership only if petitions are received and the election is contested. If the election is uncontested, the Board of Directors votes to approve the slate put forth by the Nominating Committee at their July meeting.
All those nominated, whether by committee or petition, must submit a statement (300 words or less) and a headshot or small photo (2x3” at 300 dpi). Candidates may use their own petition form.
Board elections are conducted online. Voting information is provided via email and postcard to members in good standing as of June 7 every year. All members are provided with a unique voting code prior to voting opening. Candidate statements and photos will be online for review prior to voting.
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