Caucus Board Elections - January 4, 2012
We will be holding Caucus Board elections at our January meeting. In accordance with the Bylaws, an election will be held for the positions of president and even-numbered trustees. Candidates for any Board position must be current members of the Caucus in good standing, and may self-nominate or be nominated by a current member at the meeting during which the election is held. The president serves a one-year term and trustees serve two-year terms.
Candidates who wish to announce their candidacy in advance of that meeting may submit a photo and brief statement (100 words or less) to Election@TheCaucus.org for posting here on our website for the benefit of our members.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What does the president do?
The president is the chief executive officer of the Caucus and is responsible for the daily operations of the Caucus and serves as its official spokesperson. The president presides over meetings and sets the agenda and manages the responsibilities of the Caucus with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees.
What do Trustees do?
Trustees assist in the operation of the Caucus through specifically assigned duties or responsibilities and represent the interests of members in the Caucus' mission. Three trustees also serve as officers (Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary).
Are any Trustee positions vacant?
Trustee positions 2, 4 and 8 will be open positions with no incumbent running for re-election.
Who is eligible to run for President or Trustee?
In accordance with our Bylaws, only members who are eligible to vote at the meeting during which the election is held can run for a position. Only members who have been members for at least 30 days prior to the election (December 5th) and have not lapsed more than 365 days since their last renewal are eligible to vote. Members whose renewals have lapsed within the past 365 days must pay dues at the meeting in order to vote.
If I am seeking a position and want to communicate directly with members, how can I do that?
Send your message to Election@TheCaucus.org and include "Election Communication Request" in the subject line. Your message will be sent out to our membership via email. It will not be edited or altered in any way.
Can I obtain a copy of the Caucus membership list in order to contact members?
For security reasons, our membership list cannot be released.