2021 Election Information

2021 Elections

In order to have an orderly transition for newly elected officers and let members vote on nominees, the election will be held electronically during the normal Spring timeframe of the National Meeting. The new electronic ballot system is being built and more information regarding this will be shared when available.

Positions

National Elections

The 2021 National elected positions that are available include:

Regional Elections

The 2021 Regional elected positions that are available include:

Northeast Regional Coordinator/Northeast Deputy Regional Coordinator
Mid-Continent Regional Coordinator/Mid-Continent Deputy Regional Coordinator
Southeast Regional Coordinator/Southeast Deputy Regional Coordinator

Nomination Form and Deadline

The deadline to submit nominaitons has passed.

Nomination & Election FAQs

Can a person nominate themselves for more than one position?

People can be nominated for more than one position, but we would generally ask them to select one to run.
How do I know if my nomination is eligible to hold office?

Eligibility for election as a Nationally Elected Officer shall be limited to Laboratory Representatives, Agency Representatives, and Consortium Participants.
Who can submit nominations?

Any Consortium Representative or Consortium Participant may submit nominations to the Nominating Committee, which is made up of three Consortium representatives nominated by the FLC Chair.
Can anyone vote?

Designated Consortium Agency Representatives and Laboratory Representatives whose memberships are registered with the FLC Recording Secretary are eligible to vote. To find out if you qualify to vote, visit: https://federallabs.org/about/membership or contact the Director of Administration, Stephanie Pearson at spearson@federallabs.org.
Can incumbent volunteers run again?

Incumbents can run again if they are not up against the Bylaws mandated term limit. Chair, Vice Chair, Finance Officer, and Regional Coordinators all have two consecutive term limits.
Can I apply for the open Far West or Midwest Deputy Regional Coordinator positions?

The vacancies for the Far West and Midwest Deputy Regional Coordinators will be filled by the Executive Board per the FLC Bylaws. There is no out of cycle special election for FLC and the Bylaws dictate that the Executive Board is responsible to fill vacancies.
With fewer MAL positions, how can we ensure adequate representation on the Executive Board across agencies, labs, and regions?

Historically, the number of members running for elections have been low. Although the FLC has enjoyed highly dedicated and talented Executive Board members, these changes will better align the requirements of Executive Board members with regard to workload and content delivery. The statutory requirements for the FLC only require the election of a Chair by the representatives. The Bylaws describe the other positions and functions as they have evolved over time. The current Executive Board has invested considerable time and effort into realigning the Bylaws to best practices seen in similar organizations and the realities of participation on the Executive Board itself.
Why were the bylaws updated during the 2020 election cycle?

The changes to the bylaws were voted on, and passed, to modernize the Consortium by allowing for more nimble practices as we move to a more strategic rather than an operational practice. Article XI of the FLC Bylaws describes the process for amendments. Amendments to the Bylaws happen regularly following these procedures.
How do these changes impact me as a member?

As a member of the FLC, you should anticipate a greater alignment between the structure and function of the Executive Board and the Cooperating Partner, resulting in better service delivery. The Executive Board will be able to serve as a true oversight Board of Directors rather than trying to deliver content while performing full time duties at a federal laboratory.

Election Timeline

January 1, 2021	Call for Nominations Open
February 5, 2021	Closing of nomination Period
March 5, 2021	Voting Opens
April 6, 2021	Voting Closes
April 8, 2021	Results Announced during FLC Chair's Closing Remarks
Oct. 1, 2021	New Executive Board term begins