What do I do if I want to run for the board, or if I’m not quite sure?

If you are interested in standing for the election or just want to discuss your options, please contact Susan Kober at elections@pmimilehi.org  and we’ll talk through the next steps.

 

How long do I have to make up my mind?

The deadline to submit your intentions is Monday, April 17^th, 2023.

Election candidates will be finalized by Friday, April 21^st, 2023.

 

How do prospective Board candidates run a campaign?

Campaigning will  be electronic only and hosted on the PMI Mile Hi Election 2023 website. Each candidate space will contain a picture of the candidate and 250 words written essay on why they are the best person for the position. These two components will be due no later than Wednesday, April 21, 2023. These will available for viewing before and during the three-week voting.

 

How does the election happen? 

Electronic “Election Ballots” will be sent from PMI GLOBAL using your PMI Membership information on file as of April 1^st, 2023. Now is a good time to update your profile and make sure your contact email is correct to ensure you receive your ballot!

 

What if I want to take on more responsibility, but am not quite ready for a Board position?

If you would like to take a more active role but are not quite ready for the Board, consider assisting a Board member in a Director position.  Directors assist Board members in one of the functional areas and are appointed by the Board. A list of the current Directors and their positions can be found on the PMI Mile Hi website.

 

What are the Board positions and their responsibilities?

The Board position descriptions follow with an estimated time commitment.  More information about the elections policies can be found in the Elections policies and procedures document. 

 

President- (Approx. time commitment: up to 30 hours per month)

The President is responsible for oversight of the chapter and the board. The president shall direct the activities of the other board members in accordance with the chapter bylaws. The President shall be the chief executive officer for the Mile Hi Chapter and shall perform such duties as are customary for presiding officers, including making all required appointments and the annual charter approval in addition to overseeing the chapter's annual plan with the involvement and approval of the Board. The President shall also serve as a member ex-officio with the right to participate and vote on all committees except the Nominating Committee. The President is responsible for maintaining the Mile Hi Chapter policies and procedures documentation, in either print or electronic form. The President must have served in one of the officer positions for at least one term prior to being elected president. 

 

Vice President – Outreach (Approx. time commitment: up to 30 hours per month)

The Vice President of Outreach shall be responsible for promoting the Mile Hi chapter to outside organizations, cultivating sponsorships, promoting the project management profession, and engaging companies and academic institutions with the chapter. 

 

Vice President-Professional Development (Approx. time commitment: up to 30 hours per month)

The Vice President of Professional Development shall be responsible for professional educational offerings including PDU events and will interface with PMI Global Headquarters (GHQ) organization on all matters concerning all PMI certifications.