Nominations & Voting
Child Life Council Executive Board Nominations
The CLC Executive Board provides governance and oversight for CLC operations and initiatives. It is vital to the growth and success of the organization that strong and committed individuals are elected to leadership positions. Any Certified Child Life Specialist who is a CLC member in good standing is eligible for nomination and election to an officer position. Each year, the CLC Nominating Committee, chaired by the past-president, develops a slate of qualified candidates for open positions on the Board.
We invite you to consider applying for a CLC leadership position - or nominate one of your colleagues - for the 2009 elections. Look for the updated Call for Applications each year in the Fall!
Primary Duties of All Executive Board Members:
- Determine the organization's mission and purpose and review these on an annual basis.
- Ensure effective organizational planning.
- Determine and monitor the organization's programs and services.
- Ensure the CLC follows its strategic directions and goals.
- Evaluate the organization’s success in achieving stated goals.
- Select and support the Executive Director and review her/his performance.
- Ensure adequate resources.
- Manage resources effectively.
- Enhance the organization's public image.
- Assess the Board's performance.
Executive Board Qualifications:
- Member of CLC in good standing
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Successful in career and a high degree of professionalism
- Actively engaged in the organization and/or the profession
- Able and willing to advance the association and child life profession
Characteristics Sought in CLC Leaders:
- Leadership Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Communication and Listening Skills
- Enthusiasm
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Resourcefulness
- Visionary
Time Commitment
Board members attend two Board meetings (one in the fall and one during the Annual Conference) and participate in two to four conference calls each year. Additionally, board members participate in conference calls and ongoing communication with their assigned committees, task forces and/or work groups. All Board meetings are funded by CLC, and board members will be reimbursed for approved out-of-pocket expenses.
Nomination Process and Timeline
Nominations for all board positions will be in accordance with the CLC bylaws. After the application deadline, the Leadership Nomination and Application Forms are shared with the Nominating Committee. All eligible applicants are then interviewed by a committee member. A final slate of candidates is determined by the Nominating Committee by the end of February of each year, and is shared with the membership shortly thereafter. Elections are held prior to the Annual Conference on Professional Issues via an online voting process.
If you have questions about the nominating process, please contact Erin K. Munn, CLC Nominating Committee Chair, at emunn@jhmi.edu.