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Nominating & Leadership Development Committee (NALDC)

If you are interested in serving on the NALDC, please contact Lisa Fitch.

Charge

Responsibility for seeking out and encouraging future leaders for the Academy and for presenting a slate of one (1) nominee for each national elective position.

Bylaws specify: 

  1. The NALDC shall present a slate of candidates, with one candidate presented for each position to be filled. 
  2. Nominating and Leadership Development, which shall have responsibility for seeking out and encouraging future leaders for the Academy and for presenting a slate of one (1) nominee for each national elective position. 
In addition, a subcommittee of three members will encourage applicants, review and vet nominations for "Evy" awards and recommend nominees to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee has the final decision. 

Time Requirements

  • Encourage future leadership
  • Leadership development
  • Evaluate meaningful information needed for qualified AACD leaders

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

  • Leadership Experience
  • Passion for Academy and Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Willingness to commit your time and skills in making the Academy a better place
  • The ability to evaluate candidate applications and separate meaningful and useful information from padded information
  • The ability to evaluate individuals, their understanding of the governance system, and their knowledge of board member responsibilities
  • A thorough working knowledge of governance system of the AACD
  • Member in good standing for two years by the time of election
  • ​You must have attended two AACD Annual Scientific Sessions

Time Requirements

  • Attend monthly NALDC conference calls
  • Attend virtual candidate interviews
  • ​Attend the AACD Scientific Session

Length of Term

6 members will be 3 year terms
2 members will be a 1 year term one of which is the immediate past president

Number of Consecutive Terms

One

Committee Size

Eight (8) members total comprised of:

  • Seven (7) voting members
    • (1) Immediate past president for one-year term
    • (3) Appointed for three-year term
    • (3) Elected for three-year term
    • (1) Alternate - Alternate to attend all meetings and can vote when filling the seat of a missing member
 

Leadership Opportunities

 Board of Directors

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