Elections
Board Election Information
Following are the results of the recent election to fill the open positions on the NAEMT Board of Directors:
Region I Director - Scott Matin, Neptune, NJ
Region II Director - Jim Judge Mount Dora, FL
Region III Director - Sue Jacobus, Schuyler, NE
Region IV Director - Bruce Evans, Durango, CO
At-Large Director - Chuck Kearns, Safety Harbor, FL
NAEMT elections are conducted through VoteNet, an independent, third-party online voting services company. Click here to view a certified report from VoteNet of the election results.
NAEMT encourages those who are interested in committing their time and talents to run for a position on the NAEMT Board of Directors. NAEMT bylaws provide for five officers and 10 directors elected by the active members of the association. Eight of these directors represent members in a region of the United States, while the other two directors are at-large, representing all members. Directors who represent a region must reside within the territorial boundaries of that region. Click here for a listing of NAEMT regions.
Following are the Candidate Submission Requirements and Guidelines. Candidate submissions are accepted between July 15 and August 15, 2012. For a full copy of NAEMT's Operational Policy on Candidacy and Election of Officers and Directors, click here.
Candidate Submissions:
NAEMT members interested in serving as an officer or member of the Board of Directors who are eligible as defined by the NAEMT Bylaws shall submit the following documentation to: elections@naemt.org. For each election, a member may only submit candidacy documents for one open position. Documents may be submitted in print or electronic format.
1. Statement of Candidacy shall be a maximum of 500 words and shall include:
a. the position being sought;
b. why the candidate is seeking the position;
c. what the candidate’s goals will be if elected;
d. the key challenges and opportunities that the candidate feels that NAEMT and EMS are
facing;
e. how the candidate believes that the association should address these issues; and
f. why the candidate is the best person to fill this position.
2. Candidate’s Background Information shall include:
a. educational and professional accomplishments - please provide copies of certificates,
including EMS certifications;
b. awards and recognition - please provide copies of certificates or articles;
c. involvement in NAEMT activities and positions held with other EMS organizations - please
provide copies of membership cards and/or letter or statement from organization verifying
position(s);
d. Employment and/or volunteer service with EMS agency - include agency contact
information and letter from agency verifying service;
e. any other information that may be relevant to the position being sought - include contact
information for verification purposes.
3. Letter of Support from another active member of the association supporting the candidate.
Letter of Support will be posted on NAEMT website.
4. Valid email address at which members may contact the candidate.
5. Photo of the candidate in electronic format.
6. Signed Statement of Acknowledgement that candidate will abide by NAEMT candidacy and
elections policies. Click here for statement.
Endorsements of candidates by individual members in good standing will be accepted until two weeks prior to the commencement of voting. Endorsements may be received either as emails, signed faxes or signed letters. Endorsements shall be limited to one endorsement per member for each open position. Up to 20 names of members endorsing each candidate will be posted on the website at the bottom of each candidate’s statement in the order in which they are received.
Candidate Guidelines:
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All candidates will conduct themselves in an honest and ethical manner, and will respect the rights and privileges of fellow candidates. It is expected that information provided by candidates be factual and truthful. The Candidacy and Elections Committee shall report to the Board any and all instances in which a candidate has made untruthful, defamatory, inaccurate or inappropriate statements in any phase or aspect of the candidacy and election process or has committed, procured, solicited or induced others to commit election fraud misrepresentation or any kind. The Board shall evaluate this information and, in its sole judgment, may vote to disqualify a candidate prior to an election, or refuse to seat an elected candidate.
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Candidates may address their goals for seeking office with other members on an individual basis.
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Candidates may not:
a. use the NAEMT membership list for distribution of candidacy information
or materials;
b. distribute candidacy information or materials at the NAEMT Annual Meeting;
c. refer to other websites or blogs in any candidacy communications,
including statements, background information or responses to questions.
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Candidates attending other EMS meetings or conferences at NAEMT's expense shall not distribute candidacy information or materials at these events.