General: Nominations and Elections Policy
Policy Area: Academics, Arts, Athletics
Rationale/Background/Purpose
Policy and procedures for nominating and electing board members
Policy Statement
While the bylaws provide for but do not require a specific nominations procedure, the board has set a procedure and policy for nominations and elections to ensure clarity to the process.
Scope
All board members have a responsibility to articulate prerequisites for
candidates, orient new members, and periodically and comprehensively evaluate their own performance.
Procedures
- The SCF board will appoint a Nominations Committee
charged with nominating qualified candidates for vacancies.
2. The Nominations Committee, formed at least 60 days before elections, will
research and vet candidates for the board.
3. Nominations Committee members will meet with candidates and explain the board mission, vision and member responsibilities.
4. The committee will select and present candidates to the board within 30 days of elections.
5. Thirty days prior to elections, the Secretary of the board shall
forward to each board member a list of all candidates nominated by
the committee.
6. All elections must take place at a special meeting of board members
or by written ballot, with 30 days’ notice by the Secretary. - In instances that the board size expands to include more members, the current board may appoint and elect new members my simple majority vote.
8. While the bylaws provide for “Use of Corporate Funds to Support
Nominee,” no Foundation funds will be spent to support nominees