Call for Nominations - Executive Positions

In even-numbered years, the Executive Positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary) of the NCRID Board of Directors are up for election. We are currently seeking nominations for folks interested in running for these positions. You may self-nominate. These positions will be voted on at the general membership meeting on June 22, 2024. In the event that there are multiple candidates for a given position, we will ask that candidates make a short video introducing themselves, giving their background, and explaining why they think they would be a good fit for the position.

Please see the information below, and submit your nomination/self-nomination by emailing ncridpresident@gmail.com.

Pursuant to NCRID bylaws, a call for nomination for the executive board (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) is being issued.  Election nomination submission period will be open for at least thirty (30) calendar days.  The election will occur at the NCRID annual membership meeting during the RID Region 2 Conference (planned for June 22, 2024).  Persons wishing to file as candidate must do so by emailing a letter of intent or nomination prior to balloting at NCRIDPresident@gmail.com.

To be qualified to run for an executive position the candidates must have the following qualifications:

  • All candidates seeking office, or the position of standing committee chairs must be members in good standing of RID, Inc. (RID Bylaws, Article VII, Section 4) and NCRID.

  • Must have been members in good standing of NCRID for at least two (2) full consecutive years immediately prior to their candidacy.

  • All Directors of NCRID must physically reside in the State of North Carolina during their term of office.

The term of office will start July 1, 2024, and end June 30, 2026.  The positions to be filled and description of duties are as follows:

President:

  • a) The President shall have general supervision and direction of the business and affairs of NCRID. The president shall preside at all meetings of the members and/or directors.

  • b) The President shall have other such duties as may be prescribed, from time to time, by the Board of Directors.

  • c) The President shall appoint such committees as may be provided for in the Bylaws and following the appointment procedures in Article VII, Section 3, and may create such other committees as may be mandated by the membership or may be deemed necessary in promoting the purposes of NCRID.

  • d) The President shall represent NCRID in all activities except those expressly prohibited by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws.

  • e) The President shall provide reports to the membership, as appropriate, including the actions of the Board, the financial status of NCRID and activities of all committees.

  • f) The President shall serve as a member of the Executive Committee.

 Vice-President:

  • a) The Vice-President of the board is prepared at all times to assume the role of the Board President, if necessary. The Vice-President may serve in the President’s place for Board activities and in the spokesperson capacity.

  • b) The Vice-President may have other such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed, from time to time, by the Board of Directors.

  • c) The Vice-President shall also conduct outreach activities to recruit new members for NCRID.

  • d) The Vice-President shall serve as a member of the Executive Committee.

 Secretary:

  • a) The Secretary shall keep a full and accurate record of the proceedings of the Board of Directors and shall keep the logo of NCRID and affix it to such papers and instruments as may be required in the regular course of business. The Secretary shall make service of such notices as may be necessary and proper and shall supervise the keeping of the records of NCRID.

  • b) The Secretary shall discharge such other duties of the office as prescribed by the Board of Directors.

  • c) The Secretary shall serve as a member of the Executive Committee.

 Treasurer:

  • a) The Treasurer shall supervise the receipt and safekeeping of all funds of NCRID and deposits that may be designated by the Board of Directors. Those funds shall be paid out designated by the Board of Directors.

  • b) The Treasurer shall supervise the records pertaining to the membership of NCRID.

  • c) The Treasurer shall

    • i) Prepare the association’s annual budget and present it to the Board.

    • ii) Monitor income and expenditures by comparing the actual budgeted figures.

    • iii) Review financial statements at least quarterly.

    • iv) Monitor the association’s investments.

    • v) Consult on programs and services (new and old) which impact the budget during monthly meetings.

    • vi) Ensure the timely and accurate filing of required tax documents.

  • d) The Treasurer shall serve as a member of the Executive Committee.