NACLI CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – 2025

In accordance with the Bylaws, a call for nominations is being issued for elections in 2025 of Officers, Directors at Large, and the Nominating Committee of the Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island, Inc.

The Nominating Committee hereby informs all members that they have the right and privilege of submitting proposed nominees (including self- nomination) for the offices being vacated in 2025.

Available positions: President – one year, Vice President, Secretary, each for a two-year term, one Director at Large for a three-year term, two for the Nominating Committee, each for a two-year term, and the Student Delegate for a one-year term. The Executive Committee (composed of the President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer) meets four to five times per year.

 Please submit a short Biography 100 words or less, and a nominee statement of 80 words or less describing why you would like to run for the position. The attached forms may be duplicated for additional nominees.

The short Biography, 80-word statement and consent form for each proposed nominee must be received by the Nominating Committee – APRIL 28, 2025.

2025 Descriptions of the NACLI Office Roles

Duties of Officers 

The President shall:

• chair the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee
• preside at all meetings of this association
• serve as an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee
• serve as the official representative of this association
   

The President Elect shall:

• be mentored into the role for one year by the president with intention of assuming the role of President after one year for additional 2 years
• be mentored for one year to chair the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee in the absence of the President
• be mentored for one year to preside at all meetings of this association
• be mentored for one year serve as an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating Committee
• be mentored for one year to serve as the official representative of this association 
   

The Vice-President shall :

• assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President
• serve the remainder of the President’s term in the event of a vacancy occurring in the office of president.
   

The Secretary shall be responsible for all minutes, records and notifications.

 
The Treasurer shall be responsible for the fiscal affairs of this Association,

 
Duties of Directors at Large

1. There shall be four Directors at Large.
2. Directors at Large shall perform the duties designated by the Board of Directors.
3. Be a Liaison to one of the committees.
    

Duties of Nominating Committee

Each year, the Nominating Committee shall:

1. inform members of the offices to be filled
2. request from members the names of members qualified, eligible and willing to serve if elected
3. prepare a ballot of nominees for each office to be filled.
   
   

Duties of Student Delegate

1. The Student Delegate shall perform the duties alongside their mentor specified in the bylaws and the duties designated by the Board of Directors.

       2. The role is a one-year position, and assigned to a Director at Large.

       3. This is an optional position and need not be filled yearly if no candidates express interest.

Eligibility: 

          A) Current membership in good standing.

         B) A member may not serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office or more than eight consecutive years.
     

This is a great introduction to participating in a professional organization and NACLI will assist with mentoring.