On 26 July 2011 13:18, Thompson, Darlene <DThompson1@gov.nu.ca> wrote:
I'm sorry that this has gotten so confusing for everybody involved. We have four elections/nominations happening concurrently:
1. NARALO nomination for the ALAC Nom Com position (replacing Marc) (now closed) (Alan and Eric have their names in - that we know of)
- There is nothing for NARALO to do here. In fact it is not a NARALO nomination, it is a regional appointment to ALAC by the NomCom. - This is not a normal appointment, it is an emergency measure designed to fill an unanticipated vacancy for the remainder of its term. - This is a confidential process; we have been involved in publicity but have zero influence on how the selection happens; indeed, we will never be informed officially of how many people stepped forward to be considered 2. NARALO nomination for an At Large delegate for the Nominating Committee
itself (this was held by Eduardo up until now) (Glenn (definitely) and Eduardo (probably) have their names in)
- This is an ALAC appointment. Regions can offer a preference or stay silent, but the actual decision comes from ALAC which has on occasion rejected the regional preference. - Eduardo cannot stand again, he has served two consecutive terms. - I have nominated Glenn who has accepted the nomination - Beau had mentioned Annalisa but has since indicated she has withdrawn 3. NARALO election for ALAC (this position was held by Gareth - he is still
eligible for another term if he chooses to run) (if Eduardo is chosen to serve as the NARALO NomCom delegate he cannot hold this position) (debatably we have NOBODY on the slate yet)
- As stated, Eduardo cannot be on the NomCom for a third term. He has been nominated and intends to stand for election as NARALO rep to ALAC -- so far the only candidate yet to declare, - Gareth is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
4. NARALO election for leadership positions of Chair and Secretariat (so far Beau and I have been re-nominated to continue holding these positions but anybody can run or nominate someone else)
- Exactly right So... to recap, here is a list of what NARALO is to do. - ELECT a Chair and Secretariat for one-year terms - Currently held by Beau and Darlene, who are standing for re-election - ELECT an ALAC representative for a two-year term (Gareth's current position) - So far Eduardo has declared his candidacy, Gareth is eligible for another term but has not declared - RECOMMEND to ALAC a preference for its North American appointment to the Nominating Committee for a two-year term - Any preference stated by NARALO is optional and non-binding upon ALAC, which makes the actual selection - So far only Glenn is recorded as wanting the post and requesting NARALO's endorsement - STAND IDLY BY as the Nominating Committee selects a replacement for the ALAC vacancy created by Marc Rotenberg's resignation, for the remainder of that position's term (approximately one year) - The selection process and list of interested candidates are confidential Of course, an election is not necessary if only a single person is a declared candidate for a position at the time of the appropriate deadline.