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SCI-ISIG Call for Nominations is Now Open

 

The ACRM Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group (SCI-ISIG) 2024 Call for Nominations is open for the following officer positions on the SCI-ISIG Executive Committee, including:

  • Chair Elect 
  • Secretary

The deadline to respond is June 20, 2024

Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged, as are peer nominations of SCI-ISIG members. Thank you for your help in choosing the leadership of our community group! (Late nominations will not be accepted)

 

NOMINATION PROCEDURE – Open for 2024

All candidates must be or become an active ACRM member in good standing and current member of SCI-ISIG. All nominations should be emailed to Denise Fyffe, dfyffe@kesslerfoundation.org SCI-ISIG Past Chair and Nominating Committee Chair, to include the following:

  • The Officer position for which the candidate is nominated.
  • The name of the candidate, with credentials
  • Candidate’s title and affiliation
  • Candidate’s CV

 

Criteria for SCI-ISIG Executive Committee Members

  • Active ACRM member in good standing and member of SCI-ISIG
  • Knowledgeable about and supportive of the ACRM & SCI-ISIG mission and objectives
  • Demonstrate a special commitment to ACRM & SCI-ISIG through tenure of membership and participation in the organization.
  • Ability to accomplish tasks on schedule and to work effectively with other people
  • Understand and agree to the necessary commitment of time and community activities

The successful officers will assume their positions during the SCI-ISIG Business Meeting which occurs during the 101st ACRM Annual Fall Conference on 31 October – 3 November in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole, following notification and confirmation of acceptance.

 

2024 Elections are in Process for the following positions:

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Chair Elect 

Responsibilities:
The Chair-Elect shall act to obtain the greatest possible acquaintanceship with the affairs and membership of the SCI-ISIG so as to effectively and efficiently fulfill the office of Chair upon his/her succession. The Chair-Elect shall preside at general or business meetings in the absence of the Chair and shall succeed to the office of the Chair in the event of removal of the Chair for reasons stated within these Rules of Governance. The Chair-Elect will serve on the Nominating Committee.

Term:
The Chair-Elect holds office for two (2) years. At the end of his/her term, the Chair – Elect will automatically assume the Chair position for two years at the conclusion of the annual business meeting.

 

Secretary

Responsibilities:
The Secretary shall maintain a correct and permanent record of the meetings and transactions of the SCI-ISIG including minutes of all meetings, financial reports, correspondence by SCI-ISIG officers, budget, committee and task force reports, membership records and the like.

The Secretary will also assume responsibility for reviewing and preserving the SCI-ISIG Rules of Governance with regard to legality, integrity and consistency within itself and with the existing by-laws of the ACRM and preparing modifications in appropriate form for the membership’s input and approval.

Term:
The Secretary holds office for two (2) years. This position can be extended for two (2) optional two-year terms if agreed upon by the Secretary and Executive Board and voted upon by the general membership.