The CMI Committee (or Board) was elected on August 12 2010 and is as follows:

President

Caroline Perkins (re-elected)

Vice President

Helen Campbell (re-elected)

Treasurer

Luella Forbes

Secretary

Feargal Kelly

Membership Officer

Christina Morgan-Meldrum (re-elected)

Accreditation Officer

Cathey Wagner

Chapter Representative

Karla Hannett

Marketing Officer (new role)

Nicole Perry

The Process for re-election was as follows:

Committee Member Election Process
1. Nominations of candidates for election as office-bearers of the association

• Positions are open for all registered CMI members (as at 5 August)
• Nominations must be made in writing, signed by two members of the association and accompanied by the written consent of the candidate
• Members can apply for more than one Committee position.
• Nominations must be delivered to CMI at least 7 days in advance of the AGM. This can be done using this form, please complete, scan and send in by email to CMIinfo@change-management-institute.com

2. Insufficient Nominations

• If insufficient nominations are received to fill all vacancies on the committee, the candidates nominated are taken to be elected and further nominations are to be received at the annual general meeting.
• If insufficient further nominations are received, any vacant positions remaining on the committee are taken to be casual vacancies.
• If the number of nominations received is equal to the number of vacancies to be filled, the persons nominated are taken to be elected.
• If the number of nominations received exceeds the number of vacancies to be filled, a ballot is to be held at the AGM.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need to be present at the AGM to be elected?

No. A candidate for office need not be present at the Election, but he/she must accept their nomination either in person at a regular CMI Committee Meeting or in writing.

2. Do I need to be present at the election to vote?

Yes. Under the CMI Association Rules votes must be given in person (voting by proxy is not permitted).

3. Do I need to be a CMI member to vote?

Yes. Only CMI members are eligible to vote.

4. Can I be nominated for more than one office?

Yes. Members can be nominated for multiple offices. However, once elected to an office, their name shall be removed from consideration for any subsequent office.

5. How will officers be elected?

Officers shall be elected by a majority of voting CMI members present at the election meeting. Each member is entitled to one vote only. In the case of an equality of votes, the chairperson of the AGM is entitled to exercise a second or casting vote