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Past President

The position of Past President is to assist and counsel the President. It is part of a three-year commitment of President-Elect, President, and Past-President and requires re-election each year.

Duties

• Chairs the Nominating Committee and presides at all Nominating Committee meetings–this committee should include the President –Elect and the President.
• Reviews and verifies membership status of nominated candidates prior to determining the slate of nominees.
• Presents the slate of persons nominated for elected offices to the membership; develops ballot process. Monitors ballots and announces the new Board members.
• Coordinates and conducts the installation of newly elected officers (see ballot sample).
• Provides project coordination as needed for the President and the Board.
• Acts as back-up for the President-Elect regarding the semi-annual survey, to be conducted every other year.

Calendar

• January: Contacts Nominating Committee members and begins gathering names of members interested in running for Board and Committee Chair positions.
• February: Works on long-range plan with President-Elect.
• April: Finalizes slate of candidates for the next year’s Board position.
• May: Prepares slate of Officers and Committee Chairs to submit to general memberships for elections; coordinates balloting process; conducts election; tallies results. Contacts incoming Board members regarding upcoming June Board Retreat when all will meet and cross-train.
• June: Plans and schedules installation of new Board at August meeting.
• July: Conducts installation of new board at regular HRP-MN meeting.

Special Information

• The Past-President may serve as a “special projects” coordinator for the President and the Board.
• Special attention should be given to recruiting diverse Officers and Committee Chairs.
• Read the Bylaws prior to beginning the nomination process.
• Attachments: Board Ballot and Ballot Results Report.