NNOA Votes (Members Only)
2021 NNOA VOTING BEGINS 12 PM, 18 AUG 21!
VOTING
Only financially current members will be able to participate in voting. The procedure will be conducted electronically on the NNOA Web portal; thereby allowing all active NNOA members the greater flexibility in participating in the election process. Voting will commence at 1200 EDT on Wednesday, 18 August 2021 and will close at 1600 EDT on Friday, 20 August 2021.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS
The following offices are open for BoD nominations: (term in parentheses)
- Executive VP (2 yr)
- Central Region VP (1 yr)
- Eastern Region VP (2 yr)
- Veteran’s Representative (2 yr)
- Treasurer (2 yr)
CENTRAL (1 YR) & EASTERN (2 YR) REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS: The Regional Vice Presidents shall act as representatives of the President and, at the President’s request, shall preside over meetings of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as described in the Bylaws, Bylaws of Incorporation or the Operations Manual. The Regional Vice Presidents shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for the effective and efficient functioning of the chapters and members-at-large. They shall act as official liaison between the chapters and the Board of Directors. The Regional Vice Presidents shall maintain oversight of chapters’ activities, providing direction and encouragement for chapter and members-at-large involvement in activities that further the goals of the NNOA. The Regional Vice Presidents shall attend the meetings of the Board of Directors. The Regional Vice Presidents shall offer advice as necessary to the President on improvements to and changes constructive to the operation of the NNOA.
OPEN POSITION – VETERAN’S REPRESENTATIVE: The Service Affiliates, Reserve Affiliate, and Retired Affiliate (Veteran’s Representative) shall be responsible for assuring that the needs and concerns of their respective constituents are presented to the Board of Directors with recommendations for appropriate action. They shall provide liaison, as appropriate, between the President, Board of Directors and their respective constituents; keep the Board updated on programs, which affect the minority officers in the respective service; and assist in the development and implementation of association programs that enhance and assist in the minority officer recruitment, career development and retention programs. There shall be three Service Affiliates, one each from the Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy, one affiliate from the reserve community and one representative from the retired community.
TREASURER: The Treasurer shall supervise or cause to be supervised the administration of all funds and securities of this Association and shall make or cause to be made, regular accounts thereof. The Treasurer shall coordinate matters of finance between the President and the Board of Directors and shall make, or cause to be made, periodic written financial reports. The Treasurer shall perform advisory functions as described in these Bylaws and the Operations Manual. The Treasurer shall furnish a surety bond in an amount fixed by the Board of Directors.
AMENDMENTS
Amendment Voting will begin 1800 EDT, 17 Aug 2021 and end 1200 EDT, 20 Aug 2021.