The Elections Committee’s central function is to assemble a strong and balanced ballot of candidates qualified for election to International Council. Alpha Gamma Delta relies on its officers to advance its mission, promote its values, support its services and programs and, in general, lead the Fraternity. Without a committed and knowledgeable representation of Alpha Gamma Delta’s diverse membership, the Fraternity cannot effectively serve its members or the broader fraternal movement. For this reason, the Elections Committee’s work is critically important.
Utilizing the Elections Committee job description and position criteria, the Fraternity’s Volunteer Development Committee will review nominations and provide a list of recommended candidates to IC. Candidates with personal and/or professional experience with recruiting, hiring and interviewing are highly desired (OR are of particular interest).
International Council will appoint members to the Elections Committee, with consideration to the recommendations of the Volunteer Development Committee. IC will assemble a committee which reflects the diversity of Alpha Gamma Delta’s membership and interests. As such, committee diversity includes, but is not limited to: age, geographic location, ethnicity and experience (e.g. positions held within Alpha Gamma Delta, as well as professional, volunteer and governance experience).
ELIGIBILITY ExpandAll members in Good Standing, including collegiate members, are eligible to apply for the Elections Committee. Anyone intending to run for a position on International Council may not serve as a member of the Elections Committee. Current members of International Council-including those not pursuing a future position on the Board-are ineligible to serve as a member of the Elections Committee.
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE ExpandThe Elections Committee consists of one Chair and five committee members. Per the Constitution and Standing Rules, the Chair of the Elections Committee must be a past Grand/International Council member.
JOB DESCRIPTION ExpandResponsibilities of the Elections Committee include:
- Schedule
- In consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, the Elections Committee establishes, announces and implements schedules for conducting elections. Elections for International Council must be completed no later than May 1 of the Convention year.
- Education
- With support from the Fraternity’s Communication team, ensure timely informational materials are made available through the Fraternity’s various marketing channels.
- Ensure position descriptions with application information are provided.
- Develop and present additional educational materials regarding elections as directed by International Council.
- Nomination of Candidates
- In collaboration with staff, review eligibility of candidates.
- Assemble a strong and balanced pool of candidates.
- Develop the Ballot
- Review applications, recommendations and conduct interviews to inform the development of the final ballot.
- Election Announcements
- The Elections Committee will work closely with the Fraternity’s Communications Team as they develop and execute the following tasks:
- Announce the election to the membership and ensure voting members have the information needed to participate.
- Issue reminders to encourage voting among eligible voters.
- Announce the election results to the candidates, International Council and the membership after voting is completed.
- The Elections Committee will work closely with the Fraternity’s Communications Team as they develop and execute the following tasks:
- Oversight of the Election
- Approve the ballot and ballot information, as prepared and formatted by staff.
- Alongside the Chief Executive Officer, monitor voting participation.
- Review election results and confirm that the election met all requirements.
- Communication
- Report to International Council on specific election time frame milestones.
- Prepare and issue a final election report to International Council.
- Send courtesy communications as outlined in the Elections Handbook.
Click here to view Alpha Gamma Delta’s Volunteer Agreement.
ELECTIONS COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS
Would you like to serve on the Elections Committee? Click below to apply or make a nomination. If you would like to review the Elections Committee application, click here. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 23, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
SUBMIT NOMINATIONS HERE