Nominations & Voting
Child Life Council Executive Board Elections
The CLC Executive Board provides governance and oversight for CLC operations and initiatives. The role of each Board member is to act in the best interest of the organization as a whole and to exercise the legal duties of stewardship. 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 the following officer positions: President-Elect, Secretary, Member-at-Large or Certification Chair. The office of Treasurer may be filled by either a CCLS or a non CCLS, who is also a CLC member in good standing. Each year, the CLC Nominating Committee, chaired by the past-president, develops a slate of qualified candidates for open positions on the Board to be presented to the membership for approval.
We invite you to consider applying for a CLC leadership position - or nominate one of your colleagues - for the 2010 elections. Look for the updated Call for Applications on the CLC Web site each year in the Fall.
Key Responsibilities/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.
- Support and review the performance of the Executive Director.
- Ensure adequate resources.
- Monitor organization financial reports.
- Enhance the organization's public image.
- Assess the Board and work group annual performance.
Executive Board Qualifications:
- Member of CLC in good standing
- Certified Child Life Specialist (the Treasurer position is exempt from this requirement)
- 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 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 Board positions will be in accordance with the CLC bylaws. After the application deadline, the Leadership Nomination and Application Forms will be shared with the Nominating Committee. A final slate of candidates will be determined by the Nominating Committee by the end of February, and will be presented to the membership shortly thereafter. The election for approval of the slate is held prior to the Annual Conference on Professional Issues via an online voting process.