From What is - to - What If?

Changes in the Election Process?

 

At the 2012 International Convention held in New York City, members voted to implement suggestions of  a previous ad hoc committee. This necessitates that amendments to the Constitution and International Standing Rules be approved at the 2014 International Convention.  The Ad Hoc DKG Election Process Committee is exploring  many issues related to its charge.

 

 Key items explored:

·         Should each member of The Society be able to vote for officers, administrative board members and members of elected committees?  Do we want one member, one vote?

·         Currently state organization presidents vote at international convention for officers, administrative board members and members of elected committees.  In this representative election process state organizations have a voting strength of 1 vote for every 5 active and reserve members.  What are the issues surrounding this representative election?

·         Nomination process:  Should more nominees be listed on the nomination slate?  Should the duties of the international nominations committee be reviewed and evaluated?

·         How might we conduct a general election with every member voting?  Yes, we know that many organizations do electronic voting and many vendors have been investigated.  But what would be the best ways for DKG to handle this.  Are we like every other organization?   Should we be?

Additional information will be available in the DKG NEWS, Presidents' Page, President to President,  posted on the Society website and sent periodically to as many members as possible. For more information or to share your ideas, contact Dr. Carolyn Rants, chair at carolyn@rants.net