Length of Terms
The term lengths for Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are three (3) years each. The election schedules for these board positions are "staggered," to allow for election of one position each year.
The term length for the President-Elect is 2 years with succession to the office of President at the end of that time. The officer then serves as President for two (2) years. Election for the office of President-Elect is held every two (2) years.
- Elections Overview
- Elections Schedule
- Board Mission
- Board Responsibilities
Election Schedule
- President-Elect - election for office every 2 years: Next election is in 2013.
- Serves as President-Elect for 2 years
- Succeeds to office of President - serves for 2 years: Next term begins 2012.
- Vice President - election for office every 3 years: Next election is in 2012.
- Secretary - election for office every 3 years: Next election is in 2013.
- Treasurer - election for office every 3 years: Next election is in 2014.
Nomination Timeframe
- Call for nominations by January 1st.
- Close of nominations March 31st.
- BOD approves the slate of candidates by April 30th.
- Announce slate of candidates at annual conference and in June newsletter.
- Voting opens July 1st.
- Voting closes July 31st.
- Results announced in the September newsletter and on the website.
Current nurse members, who wish to submit a nomination for office, must submit the required application and credentials to the office of DDNA postmarked on or before March 31st.
Once approved by the Board of Directors, each candidate's campaign information and activities shall be limited to the information displayed in the space provided by the association on the website, in the newsletter, and the time allotted at the annual general membership meeting. Each candidate is expected to conduct himself in a positive, professional manner throughout the nomination, campaign and election processes. The election is for a BOD position for the association and not a public, political election. No other campaigning (i.e., handouts, give-aways, campaign signage, etc.) will be permitted.