Alberta Disability Workers Association

2013 Election Protocol

Nominations: Call for Nominations: - Members will be notified as to the number of board members to be elected/re-elected via our E-Bulletin, a prominent posting on our website, or another means of mass communication within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting. - A nomination form is attached The Election Process: - The election will normally be conducted by the meeting chair - If the chair is unable to participate, the elections process will be conducted by the Associations President or Vice-President (whichever is not up for re-election). - If a vote is required (where directors are not acclaimed) the ballot process will be conducted by the meeting chair, or their substitute. They will be responsible for distributing, collecting, and tallying ballots as well as announcing those who have been elected. Scrutineers: - If so desired by members in good standing, three scrutineers, who are not members of the Association, can be appointed by way of a motion, to supervise the collection and tallying of ballots. Introduction of Candidates: - The meeting chair will read names of Board members who are standing for re-election, and the names of those who have been nominated. - Candidates will be asked to confirm or accept their nominations - Candidates will be allowed to address the membership for five minutes each if they so desire. Order of Elections: Board members will be elected in the following order: President - Vice-President - Treasurer - Directors

Alberta Disability Workers Association

2013 Nomination Form

Forms must be signed by both the nominator and nominee. You may nominate yourself. Nominations must be received or postmarked by April 22nd.

As a member of the Alberta Disability Workers Association, I hereby nominate _________________________________________________________________ Please print the nominees name To serve on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Disability Workers Association in the role of: Select here President Vice-President Treasurer Director

(Print your name):____________________________________________ Date:______________

(Your Signature):______________________________________

(Signature of nominee):_______________________________________ Date:________________ By confirming your nomination, you are committing your time, talent and energies to growing and developing ADWA, its vision and objectives. This form may be mailed, faxed, or scanned and emailed: Fax: 780-645-1885 - E-Mail: disabilityworkers@gmail.com Mail: Alberta Disability Workers Association St. Paul Abilities Network 4637-45 Ave - St. Paul, Alberta, T0A 3A3