Nominations and Elections Schedule 2008 (for 2009 roster)

January:

• Determine work plan.
• Develop timeline.
• Check Bylaws for ground rules.
• Update committee web site.
• Publicize the work of the committee and solicit names of potential candidates.
• Collect data from prior year's committee.

February:

• Committee members send names of potential candidates to form the beginning of our list of potential nominees to Chair.
• Invite AALL members to suggest names of potential candidates.
• Update leadership database of names to be used to identify candidates to contact.

March:

• Hold telephone conference to analyze the list of submitted names and determine and rank leading candidates.

April:

• Chair contacts leading candidates to determine their willingness to serve if nominated.
• Develop draft slate of candidates and alternates.

May:

• Contact draft slate to confirm commitments.
• Send formal letters of nomination to candidates.
• Secure written letters of acceptance from candidates.

June:

• Finalize slate for submission to Executive Board.
• Prepare report for Executive Board.

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