Nominations for Positions on the AGI Board of Directors

All positions on the AGI Board of Directors are elected by the Member Society Council from nominations received from the member societies and geoscientists within the community. The success of the institute and the federation is dependent on the service by the dedicated individuals who serve on the AGI Board of Directors.

AGI solicits nominations from the societies and the community annually for those roles which are up for election. Following are the 4 positions available for nomination, a description of their role, and a link to the nominations form.

Nominees shall not be under investigation by any court, regulatory agency, employer, or other public or private entity for professional misconduct, including formal ethics complaints that must be investigated for professional society bylaws violations, or found to have engaged in such misconduct by any entity.

To submit a nomination, please complete the downloadable form and email it to nominations@americangeosciences.org.

President-Elect

Summary Job Description:

1. Three-year+ commitment
2. Works closely with President in Year One to ensure continuity in operations in Year Two
3. Serves if President not available
4. Becomes President of the Institute in Year Two
5. Serves on Nominating Committee in Year Three and chairs in Year Four
6. Institute’s ambassador and chief spokesperson
7. Effective communications skills with Member Societies and externally with media
8. Contribute to AGI’s DEI initiatives

Approximately 5-6 meetings/year (more meeting opportunities during Presidential year)

Download President Elect Nomination Form

Treasurer

Summary Job Description:

1. Requires four-year commitment
2. Serves as Treasurer for years one and two
3. Chairs Finance Committee for years three and four
4. Works closely with AGI Accounting to prepare financial reports
5. Requires sense of money management and accounting procedures

Approximately 6 meetings per year

Download Treasurer Nomination Form

Secretary

Summary Job Description:

1. Requires two-year commitment
2. Works closely with AGI Executive Director to prepare meeting records
3. Responsible for official meeting records
4. Sense of order and knowledge of meeting procedures helpful
5. Good recording and writing skills
6. Institute spokesperson and communicator

Approximately 6 meetings per year

Download Secretary Nomination Form

Member-at-Large

Summary Job Description:

1. Requires three-year commitment
2. Serves in one of three Member at Large positions
3. Represents regional, disciplinary, and professional sector constituency
4. Serves on ad hoc subcommittees established by AGI President
5. AGI spokesperson for their constituency
6. Broad awareness of geoscience community issues and needs
7. Institute spokesperson and communicator
8. Contribute to AGI’s DEI initiatives

Approximately 5-6 meetings per year

Download Member-at-Large Nomination Form