2019 President-Elect & Policy Board Nominations Timeline

SMRT has established the following timeline for the nomination process. Dates listed below are for the 2018 Calendar year.

03 August	Call for Nominations is provided to the membership with a deadline for submissions of close of business, September 14.
17-21 September	Nominations are reviewed by SMRT staff. Individuals who meet the eligibility requirements are provided with an online link to the written application, reference form and the guide for nominees.
28 September	Deadline for nominees to submit applications and supporting information
15-26 October	Telephone interviews are conducted with qualified candidates by members of the SMRT Awards and Nominations Committee.
29 Oct-02 Nov	The Awards and Nominations Committee meets via teleconference to review candidate application materials, results of phone interviews and reference letters. After careful deliberation, the committee selects candidates for the President-Elect and Board members and reports to the President and Associate Executive Director no later than November 6.
By 12 November	Ballot is opened to membership for vote of proposed candidates.
07 December	Membership vote for President-Elect and Board members closes.
10 December	Votes are verified by office staff.
11 December	Elected President-Elect and Board members are notified by President and Associate Executive Director.