Call for Board Nominees for 2009 Term

You have the opportunity to participate in the process of nominating candidates for the CDISC Board of Directors. CDISC needs dedicated and committed people willing to become candidates for the board election to be held in September 2008.  Please take some time to think about those individuals that you believe would make good board members, verify that they would be willing to serve and then fill out the board profile grid and submit this along with their current CV and a letter stating why they want to be on the Board and what they can bring to the Board.  We must have all three documents for each nominee. This is your opportunity to ensure the quality of candidates who will shape the future of CDISC.  

Nominations must be submitted via email to swilliams@cdisc.org by 15 July 2008.  

The CDISC Board of Directors is made up of 10 members, each serving a three-year term. Elections are held annually for vacant seats and new members begin their terms on 1 January.  Board membership requires people who care about the organization, are willing to offer their time and expertise, enjoy being in a leadership role, and want to contribute to enable information system interoperability to improve medical research and related areas of healthcare.  The Board has monthly 1½ hour teleconferences as well as quarterly in-person meetings that usually last 1½ days.

The role of the board of directors is to focus on the governing functions of the organization (functions that provide the direction, resources and structure to meet its mission).  The board does not operate the day-to-day business of the organization.  Although the board delegates operational responsibilities to staff and/or members, it is responsible for ensuring the organization's resources are being appropriately applied to meet its mission, guiding the organization into the future, and ensuring the continued success of CDISC.
 
The nominations will be reviewed by the CDISC Governance Committee and a slate of candidates will be presented to Industry Advisory Board (IAB) and the CDISC Board of Directors.  The open positions are for the term beginning 1 January 2009, with one being elected by the IAB in their August 2008 meeting and the other positions being elected by the current Board of Directors in September 2008.

CDISC's future depends upon the active participation of our CDISC community and the forward-thinking leadership of the Board of Directors. Please nominate those persons whom you believe will serve the organization well. Thank you for your nominations!

Kindest regards,

C. David Hardison, Chairman

CDISC Board Nomination Committee