PLMA Opens Call for 2025 Board of Directors Candidates
Deadline to Self-Nominate: December 9, 2024
PLMA is seeking self-nominations from PLMA member practitioners for its new 18-member Board of Directors. At this time, there are eight positions open and elections will be held January 17-27, 2025. If you would like to self-nominate, please complete the following form which requests a brief statement of your qualifications, your goals for PLMA, and the initiatives that you want to champion.
Overview of Service Terms and Requirements for PLMA's New Board of Directors
The term for PLMA's current Executive Committee expires in January of 2025. Ten of the current Executive Committee members plan to serve on the new Board of Directors to ensure continuity of leadership. In addition, PLMA's current four Board Officers will remain in their positions until January 2026.
As a result, in January 2025, PLMA members will need to elect an additional eight (8) Directors to make up the new 18-member Board of Directors. The following list describes the Board service terms going forward:
- 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. These will be the candidates who finish 7th and 8th in the election.
- Beginning in January 2025, Board term limits will be set at six consecutive years. To qualify for re-election after six years, a Director must remained off the Board of Directors for one year.
To review the specifics of PLMA's new governance structure, please go to PLMA Governance Structure for the New Board of Directors
Job Description for the New Board of Directors
PLMA relies on its Board of Directors to provide strategic vision and leadership for the association. Consistent with this leadership, the Board also provides key tactical and operational support and recommendations to the Staff via its directives to the Executive Director. Specific Board of Directors tasks are as follows:
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Review, understand, and comply with the duties and responsibilities of the Board as described in the PLMA Bylaws
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Understand, comply with, and assist in enforcement of all PLMA Policies
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Actively support the delivery of PLMA's strategic plan and participate in the bi-annual strategic planning process
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Participate in quarterly Board Meetings to ensure a quorum is met
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Participate in conference, symposia, and event planning and the evaluation of presentation proposals
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Review, edit, and discuss new or revised PLMA Policies. Be present to vote for the adoption or, or changes to PLMA Policies
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Provide feedback on PLMA issues and opportunities brought forth by Executive Director
- Participate on at least one PLMA Board Committee
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Participate in other PLMA initiatives as they arise
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Proactively promote PLMA's membership, events, and especially its leadership role in the energy industry
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule and Other Info
The Board of Directors meets quarterly via Teams and at other times as needed. Directors must be employed with a PLMA member organization for the length of their term. The Board Chair leads these meetings.
Please note that PLMA cannot provide compensation or travel reimbursement for Board activities. For additional important information about PLMA's governance, please refer to PLMA Bylaws and Policies which are posted on the Board of Directors password-protected webpage.
The Board Nomination Process
Any employee of a PLMA member in good standing may self-nominate for a position on the Board of Directors.
The 2025 Board of Directors Elections
PLMA's new Leadership Council will hold the new Board of Directors election electronically from January 17-27, 2025. PLMA may invite Board candidates to record a brief statement for a "Meet the Board Candidates" webinar which we plan to host in mid-January, 2025.
PLMA's Election Policy and Bylaws
Please log into the PLMA website to review the Election Policy and PLMA Bylaws as part of your preparation to self-nominate.
PLMA's Election Officials
Election Officer: Nonette Surbaugh
Staff Contact: Rich Philip, PLMA Executive Director, [email protected] | (317) 691-8443
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