CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
NLN.ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR TERM OF OFFICE: 2025-2027
Effective governance depends on the right mixture of skills, experience, personal qualities, and diversity among the members of a Board. Through the nomination and election process, directors reflect a complimentary balance of experience, knowledge and skills that can contribute to the ongoing success of NLN.ON.
Positions available
There is currently 1 Board of Director and 1 President Elect position open, for the 2025-2027 Term.
CRITERIA
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be an NLN.ON member in good standing, who has maintained NLN.ON membership for two consecutive years, prior to nomination, and who is willing to carry out the obligations of the office to which he/she may be elected.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To participate in monthly virtual Board meetings
- To participate on Board subcommittees as required (Communications, Finance, Conference etc.)
- To be aware of issues facing nursing leaders locally, regionally, and provincially
- To promote a forum for the creation of networks and the fostering of mentorship of NLN.ON members who have a special interest in nursing leadership.
TERM OF OFFICE:
Positions are held for two years 2025-2027 (beginning at the 2025 AGM) and not more than four consecutive years.
GUIDELINES
- Nominations must be received no later than MONDAY MARCH 25, 2025 at 11:59PM EST
- All nominations will be received by completing the following website form.
- Must be an NLN.ON member in good standing, who has maintained NLN.ON membership for two consecutive years, prior to nomination, and who is willing to carry out the obligations of the office to which he/she may be elected
- Candidates are required to provide TWO references.
- All nominations must provide a short biography of the candidate of not more than 250 words which covers:
- Expression of interest: why you are interested in serving on the NLN.ON Board
- Background: Brief description of education and experiences that will contribute to your effectiveness as a member of the Board
- Nominations must include a head and shoulders photograph of each candidate
- Information about a candidate and her/his photograph will be posted on the NLN.ON website, during the voting period ahead of the AGM.
- Candidates must participate in candidate webinars to be scheduled
NOMINATION FORM
This nomination form must be correctly completed to nominate a candidate to one of the above-noted vacant director positions. Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by someone else.