Policy Section:   Board Process		Policy Number:  BP-14
Policy:   Succession Planning and Nominations		Date Approved:  April 24, 2003
		Last Date Reviewed: Nov 2007
		Last Date Revised:
		Number of Pages:1

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Board members, who are members in good standing with the AWNA, and who have the appropriate values, skills, and experience, are essential for the effective governance of the AWNA.

1.    The Past-President chairs the Nominating Committee.

2.    Before the call for nominations, the Nominating Committee reviews its terms of reference BP-8 and the BP-3:  Role of the Board member to ensure that they are up-to-date, and recommends any changes to the Board.

3.    The Nominating Committee notes which Board members are not running for election, and the special knowledge and skills that the Board may need to replace when these members leave.  Before recruiting for vacant Board positions, the Nominating Committee first creates a list of recommendations on any special knowledge or skills that will be needed by the Board in the following year.  The Committee then submits a list of possible candidates to fill the positions to the Board for approval.

4.    The Nominating Committee reviews all nominations to ensure that nominees:
a)    Meet the qualifications as described in Bylaw 14.2.
b)    Are provided with the BP-3:  Role of the Board member, the BP-6:  Code of Conduct, and the expected time commitment
c)    Are members in good standing with the AWNA
d)    Have given written consent to stand for office
e)    Are willing to meet the time requirements of the position
f)    Are willing to abide by the Board Member’s Code of Conduct and policies of the AWNA

Individuals who do not, or are unwilling to, meet all of these requirements are not eligible for Board membership.

5.    The Nominating Committee first presents the list of nominated officers and directors to the Board for information, and then to the voting members at the Annual General Meeting for election.  The Returning Officer, who is the chair of the Nominating Committee, may accept additional nominations at the Annual General Meeting according to Bylaw 16.