ELECTIONS

Every November, the membership have the opportunity to choose who will sit on the Executive Board, per NEA By-laws, Section 5. We encourage all current NEA members to participate, either as a voter or a candidate, to help shape and grow our organization.  

A Nominating Committee is responsible for constructing a slate of candidates, through a mix of direct outreach and peer or self nominations.  The committee is chaired by the Immediate Past President and its members are appointed by the Executive Board.

The NEA election is typically held in early November via secure online ballot. The election is open to all members in good standing at the time the election opens. These members will receive a link to the online ballot system via email.  

Election winners are announced shortly after voting ends by nea_announce@newenglandarchivists.org on the NEAdiscuss listserv. They take office at the close of the Annual Business Meeting held in the spring.

How do I vote?
To be eligible to vote in November, make sure your membership is current and that your contact information, including email address, is up to date in the NEA membership database. Contact the Registrar if you experience difficulty renewing your membership or updating your information.

How can I nominate myself or someone else for elected office?
Every summer the Nominating Committee calls for nominees via the NEAdiscuss listserv. While the nomination period is open, a link to a nomination form is available on this page. If you have questions about making a nomination, contact the Nominating Committee Chair.