Nominating Committee

Mission: The nominating committee endeavors to match the gifts of members and attenders with the many roles available for service to the meeting community. This committee is also asked to reflect, from time to time, on the need for changes in the organization of meeting committees and leadership roles.

Number of members: Four, serving staggered terms. Two new members are presented for approval to business meeting in 2^nd month by the ad hoc “naming” committee. This ad hoc committee must be appointed during a prior business meeting.

Term of Commitment: Staggered two-year terms beginning at the rise of meeting in 2^nd month. Members may not serve consecutive terms.

Duties: The Nominating Committee will bring forward to business meeting the names of suitable members or attenders for approval as positions within the Meeting become open. Committee members should consult with members and conveners of standing committees with openings to learn of their needs. It is important that the Nominating Committee anticipate openings and be ready with possible candidates so as not to delay the business of the Meeting. While many committees have no limit on length of service, the Nominating Committee shall consider whether the work of a committee would be enhanced by replacing long-standing members. The Committee shall confirm that those with long-term commitments agree to continue serving. Care should be taken to identify people able and willing to convene each committee so that committee activity begins promptly in the Fall.

Most new appointments begin in 9^th month. The Committee is expected to present these nominations to meeting for business in 5^th month for possible revision and approval in 6^th month.

Qualifications: Members should be familiar with Meeting members and regular attenders, and with the committee structure of Durham Meeting. The Nominating Committee must include members with long enough experience in this meeting to know most members and attenders well.

Frequency of Commitment: As called by the clerk of Nominating Committee (approximately 4 to 6 meetings in the Spring to propose the main slate of nominees, plus 1 to 2 additional meetings to fill new positions, fill vacancies and review position and committee descriptions in the Handbook).