Bylaws
Nominations and Elections
Extract
Article VI.
Nominations and Elections
Section 1. Chapter Nominations
A Nominating Committee of 3 (three) members shall be elected by the Chapter Board at their January/February meeting. The committee will include one (1) member of the Board (not the president) and two (2) members of the Chapter and shall report to the Board of Directors.
The Nominating Committee shall solicit candidates for office from the Chapter membership and shall nominate candidates for the chapter offices to be filled at the AGM.
In order to be a candidate for the position of President-Elect, the member must have served for two consecutive years on the Chapter Board of Directors, within the last five years.
The nominating committee will also be responsible for managing the process for the Elections for Officer positions. The elections will be conducted in accordance with the process described in these bylaws and the Chapter procedure manual.
The Nominating Committee shall report to the membership at the meeting in June or through e-mail.
Nominations from the floor shall not be permitted prior to the election.
Each candidate shall have consented to serve and shall have completed/signed a Willingness to Serve agreement and Conflict of Interest form.
Section 2. Chapter Elections
The elections will happen during April/May, as per the schedule decided by the Nominating Committee.
Officers shall be elected by ballot. Ballots may be distributed and returned by postal mail or any other electronic means approved by the Board, such as third-party voting service providers.
The Chapter will ensure that the valid votes are counted and counted only once. In the event there is only one candidate for any office, the candidate is elected to the position by acclamation.
The results of the election will be certified by the Nominating Committee to the Chapter Board and announced at the AGM.
Extract
Article VI.
Nominations and Elections
Section 1. Chapter Nominations
A Nominating Committee of 3 (three) members shall be elected by the Chapter Board at their January/February meeting. The committee will include one (1) member of the Board (not the president) and two (2) members of the Chapter and shall report to the Board of Directors.
The Nominating Committee shall solicit candidates for office from the Chapter membership and shall nominate candidates for the chapter offices to be filled at the AGM.
In order to be a candidate for the position of President-Elect, the member must have served for two consecutive years on the Chapter Board of Directors, within the last five years.
The nominating committee will also be responsible for managing the process for the Elections for Officer positions. The elections will be conducted in accordance with the process described in these bylaws and the Chapter procedure manual.
The Nominating Committee shall report to the membership at the meeting in June or through e-mail.
Nominations from the floor shall not be permitted prior to the election.
Each candidate shall have consented to serve and shall have completed/signed a Willingness to Serve agreement and Conflict of Interest form.
Section 2. Chapter Elections
The elections will happen during April/May, as per the schedule decided by the Nominating Committee.
Officers shall be elected by ballot. Ballots may be distributed and returned by postal mail or any other electronic means approved by the Board, such as third-party voting service providers.
The Chapter will ensure that the valid votes are counted and counted only once. In the event there is only one candidate for any office, the candidate is elected to the position by acclamation.
The results of the election will be certified by the Nominating Committee to the Chapter Board and announced at the AGM.
Policies
Nominations and Elections
Candidate
Eligibility
To be considered a Nominee, the Candidate must be a member in good standing with ISACA.
Requirement
The Candidate must provide at least two, and up to five, names of members (along with their contact details) who have agreed to serve as Referees. The Candidate is advised to contact each proposed Referee in advance to obtain their permission before submitting a self‑nomination.
Restriction
The Candidate may not act as a Referee for another Candidate.
Disqualification
The Candidate may self‑nominate for only one open Board position in any given Election Cycle. Multiple self‑nominations will result in automatic disqualification.
Referee
Eligibility
Any Referee proposed by the Candidate must be a long-standing member in good standing with ISACA.
Ineligibility
Any sitting Director on the current Board of Directors, as well as any member of the Nomination Committee, is ineligible to serve as a Referee.
Restriction
Once an individual agrees to serve as a Referee, they may not submit their name for Nomination in the current Election Cycle.
Disqualification
A Referee shall not be a close family member of the Candidate.
Nomination Committee
Composition
The Nomination Committee shall consist of three individuals, all of whom must be members in good standing with ISACA.
Guidance
The Chair of the Nomination Committee should ideally be the sitting President‑Elect or the sitting Past-President.
Restriction
The sitting President shall not serve as a member of the Nomination Committee; however, when needed, the President may be consulted by the Committee Chair.
Candidate
Eligibility
To be considered a Nominee, the Candidate must be a member in good standing with ISACA.
Requirement
The Candidate must provide at least two, and up to five, names of members (along with their contact details) who have agreed to serve as Referees. The Candidate is advised to contact each proposed Referee in advance to obtain their permission before submitting a self‑nomination.
Restriction
The Candidate may not act as a Referee for another Candidate.
Disqualification
The Candidate may self‑nominate for only one open Board position in any given Election Cycle. Multiple self‑nominations will result in automatic disqualification.
Referee
Eligibility
Any Referee proposed by the Candidate must be a long-standing member in good standing with ISACA.
Ineligibility
Any sitting Director on the current Board of Directors, as well as any member of the Nomination Committee, is ineligible to serve as a Referee.
Restriction
Once an individual agrees to serve as a Referee, they may not submit their name for Nomination in the current Election Cycle.
Disqualification
A Referee shall not be a close family member of the Candidate.
Nomination Committee
Composition
The Nomination Committee shall consist of three individuals, all of whom must be members in good standing with ISACA.
Guidance
The Chair of the Nomination Committee should ideally be the sitting President‑Elect or the sitting Past-President.
Restriction
The sitting President shall not serve as a member of the Nomination Committee; however, when needed, the President may be consulted by the Committee Chair.
Governance
Nominations and Elections
Process
Submission
Expressions of Interest for open board positions must be submitted through this online portal. The submission window closes on June 5, 2026, and no submission will be accepted after this deadline.
Qualification
The Nomination Committee will review all submissions and prepare a list of qualified candidates for the open board positions. Inclusion on the list will be based on qualification criteria, including but not limited to the candidate's volunteer history, core expertise, professional experience, expression of interest, conflict-of-interest considerations, and any other relevant information.
Interview
The Nomination Committee will interview all qualified candidates during the week of June 8, 2026. The purpose of this interview is to gain additional insight into each candidate's suitability and to provide candidates with an opportunity to ask any clarifying questions.
Selection
Qualified candidates will be assessed based on (a) their application submission, (b) interview outcome, and (c) referee endorsements. A scoring framework will be used to evaluate candidates relative to one another and to determine their suitability for the specific position they have applied for.
Endorsement
Referee endorsement is a critical component of the selection process. Each candidate must provide contact information for a minimum of 2 referees, who will be contacted directly by the Nomination Committee with a request for endorsement. Candidates are strongly advised to inform their referees in advance regarding the importance of their timely response. Referees will be given one week to submit their endorsement; failure to respond within this period will be treated as a declined endorsement.
Acclamation
If only one qualified candidate is identified for a specific position, that candidate will be acclaimed to the Board.
Election
If more than one qualified candidate is identified for a specific position, Chapter members will be invited to vote. Expressions of interest, along with a summary profile, for each candidate will be shared with the membership, and members will formally cast their vote. The successful candidate will be elected based on a majority vote.
Timeline
Submission Deadline
All submissions must be received by June 5, 2026.
Candidate Interviews
Interviews will be conducted between the dates of June 8 and June 12, 2026.
Candidate Endorsements
All endorsements must be received in parallel to candidate interviews; no later than June 12, 2026.
Candidate Selection
The Nomination Committee will deliberate on candidate selection during the two days of June 15 and June 16, 2026.
Candidate Notification
Candidates will be notified of their acclamation status or advancement to the election phase on June 16, 2026. Candidates proceeding to election will be invited to provide a summary profile for member distribution.
Summary Profile Deadline
Candidate summary profiles must be submitted by 9:00 AM on June 18, 2026; failing which the Nomination Committee will prepare one on the candidate's behalf.
Member Communication
Members will receive notification of the election in the afternoon of June 18, 2026.
Voting Period
Members will vote from June 18 to June 28, 2026.
Results Announcement
Votes will be tabulated on June 29th and the results will be communicated to members on June 30, 2026.
Unforeseen Circumstances
While the Nomination Committee is committed to completing the election process within the timelines outlined above, unforeseen circumstances may occasionally necessitate adjustments. Should any date require modification, the Nomination Committee will inform the membership promptly and transparently, ensuring that all stakeholders remain fully aware of any changes to the process.
Process
Submission
Expressions of Interest for open board positions must be submitted through this online portal. The submission window closes on June 5, 2026, and no submission will be accepted after this deadline.
Qualification
The Nomination Committee will review all submissions and prepare a list of qualified candidates for the open board positions. Inclusion on the list will be based on qualification criteria, including but not limited to the candidate's volunteer history, core expertise, professional experience, expression of interest, conflict-of-interest considerations, and any other relevant information.
Interview
The Nomination Committee will interview all qualified candidates during the week of June 8, 2026. The purpose of this interview is to gain additional insight into each candidate's suitability and to provide candidates with an opportunity to ask any clarifying questions.
Selection
Qualified candidates will be assessed based on (a) their application submission, (b) interview outcome, and (c) referee endorsements. A scoring framework will be used to evaluate candidates relative to one another and to determine their suitability for the specific position they have applied for.
Endorsement
Referee endorsement is a critical component of the selection process. Each candidate must provide contact information for a minimum of 2 referees, who will be contacted directly by the Nomination Committee with a request for endorsement. Candidates are strongly advised to inform their referees in advance regarding the importance of their timely response. Referees will be given one week to submit their endorsement; failure to respond within this period will be treated as a declined endorsement.
Acclamation
If only one qualified candidate is identified for a specific position, that candidate will be acclaimed to the Board.
Election
If more than one qualified candidate is identified for a specific position, Chapter members will be invited to vote. Expressions of interest, along with a summary profile, for each candidate will be shared with the membership, and members will formally cast their vote. The successful candidate will be elected based on a majority vote.
Timeline
Submission Deadline
All submissions must be received by June 5, 2026.
Candidate Interviews
Interviews will be conducted between the dates of June 8 and June 12, 2026.
Candidate Endorsements
All endorsements must be received in parallel to candidate interviews; no later than June 12, 2026.
Candidate Selection
The Nomination Committee will deliberate on candidate selection during the two days of June 15 and June 16, 2026.
Candidate Notification
Candidates will be notified of their acclamation status or advancement to the election phase on June 16, 2026. Candidates proceeding to election will be invited to provide a summary profile for member distribution.
Summary Profile Deadline
Candidate summary profiles must be submitted by 9:00 AM on June 18, 2026; failing which the Nomination Committee will prepare one on the candidate's behalf.
Member Communication
Members will receive notification of the election in the afternoon of June 18, 2026.
Voting Period
Members will vote from June 18 to June 28, 2026.
Results Announcement
Votes will be tabulated on June 29th and the results will be communicated to members on June 30, 2026.
Unforeseen Circumstances
While the Nomination Committee is committed to completing the election process within the timelines outlined above, unforeseen circumstances may occasionally necessitate adjustments. Should any date require modification, the Nomination Committee will inform the membership promptly and transparently, ensuring that all stakeholders remain fully aware of any changes to the process.