Open Board of Directors Positions
Nominations are open through April 20, 2023 for the following positions:
Vice President - Elected to three (3) year term (Vice President, President, Past President).
Duties Include:
- Parliamentarian – be aware of bylaws and meeting procedures
- Step in for presidential duties when necessary
- Attend Board and committee meetings
- Help plan MAGIP events
- Promote MAGIP
Treasurer - Elected to two (2) year term. Duties Include:
- Keep track of MAGIP accounts
- Create draft annual budget for Board review and approval
- · Provides budget updates at Board meetings
Secretary - Elected to two (2) year term. Duties Include:
- Record minutes at Board meetings
- Post meeting agendas, minutes, and board decisions to the website
Technical Committee Chair – Elected to two (2) year term. Duties Include:
- Responsible for planning and organizing workshops at the annual GIS conference
- Responsible for advising the board and membership on technical issues
Scholarship & Grants Chair – Elected to two (2) year term. Duties Include:
- Oversee the annual Education Grants and Higher Education Scholarships
Please consider nominating yourself, or someone who you think would make a great addition to the board, using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MAGIP23Election
In addition to filling these roles, the board is also proposing changes to MAGIP’s Bylaws, Article II & Article III and amendments to MAGIP’s Constitution, Article IV. Please review the specific changes to the respective articles in the above links. The elections for both the new board members and the proposed Bylaw and Constitution amendments will open April 27 and will close May 12.
If you have any questions on the nominations or proposed Bylaw changes please reach out to the Election Committee: Jeff Hedstrom, Mike Powell or Meghan Burns for more information.
Additional information on the elections, current governing documents, and the board can be found at the following link.
