PLMA Opens Call for Board of Directors Nominations 

Self-nominations from PLMA member organizations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 terms. If you plan to seek election, you must complete the Board of Directors Nomination Form by Monday, December 9, 2024. The form requires that you include a brief statement of your qualifications, your goals for the organization, and initiatives that you want to champion.

To review the new PLMA Governance Structure, please click the following link: Review the PLMA Governance Structure for the New Board of Directors

Our current leadership of PLMA Officers and Executive Committee members (see roster at www.peakload.org/plma-leadership) will have terms that expire in January of 2025. The Board of Directors will include a total 18 members. Please note the following items regarding service terms specific to this election:

  • Six (6) Directors will serve a three-year term for 2025-2027.
  • Two (2) Directors will serve a one-year term for the 2025 year.  (The candidates who finish 7th and 8th in the election will receive the one-year terms.)
  • Beginning in January 2025, there is a term limit of six consecutive years. To qualify for re-election after six years, a Board Member must remain off the PLMA Board of Directors for one year.

Job Description. PLMA looks to the Board of Directors to provide strategic leadership and vision to assist the Executive Director with tactical support in the operation of the Association consistent with the Board’s direction. Tasks include:

  • Review, Understand, and Comply with the duties and responsibilities of the Board as described in the PLMA Bylaws

  • Understand, Comply with, and Assist in Enforcement of all PLMA Policies

  • Actively support the delivery of a strategic objective or other working group and participate in the strategic planning process

  • Participate in quarterly Board Meetings to ensure quorum is met

  • Participate in conference planning and presentation evaluation

  • Review, edit, and discuss new or revised PLMA Policies. Be present to vote to accept or reject policies

  • Provide feedback on materials and reports submitted by Executive Director for review

  • Participate in at least one PLMA Board committee

  • Become involved in other PLMA activities as they arise

  • Proactively promote PLMA and especially its conferences and membership in PLMA

The Board of Directors meets via conference call quarterly and at other times as deemed necessary. Members must remain an employee of a PLMA member organization for the length of their term, and are expected to participate in the meetings. There is no compensation or travel reimbursement from PLMA. PLMA Bylaws and internal policies are posted on the Board of Directors Group Home Page at www.peakload.org/board-home-page - you must be signed in as a Board Member to access these documents.

Nomination Process. Any employee of a PLMA member in good standing may self-nominate. 

Election Process. The Leadership council will conduct the Board of Directors election electronically in late January 2025. Candidates may be invited to record a brief statement for a Meet the Candidates webinar to be produced for Board members in mid-January. The Election Policy and By-laws are posted behind your member password at www.peakload.org/board-home-page.

Sincerely,
Nonette Surbaugh
Election Officer

Primary Contact: Richard Philip, Executive Director, PLMA, [email protected]; (317) 691-8443