NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
As per the GNEC Bylaws, the Nominations and Elections process is supervised by the Nominations and Elections Subcommittee. Every year, in March, the subcommittee calls for nominations and invites UNDGC affiliated NGOs to submit candidates along with their qualifications for the election process. Then in April, the ballot containing the final roster of candidates is presented to all UNDGC affiliated NGOs for voting. Once this process is complete, the directors/officers-elect are presented at the June board meeting and welcomed to the GNEC Executive Board at the August Retreat, at which time they will assume their new duties.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible to vote?
Each organization affiliated with UNDGC gets one ballot. The ballot will be counted if the organization completes its biennial review within the required time. For those who missed the general deadline, submit the ballot as usual and look out for a notification to make up the biennial review. There will be a 72-hour window provided to complete a special filing. If the report is approved by UNDGC, your ballot will be processed.
Where is the actual Ballot?
The actual ballot will come as an email through Constant Contact. It will mention GNEC in the header and body of the correspondence. If you do not receive an email during the allotted voting period, please write to: nomselectionschair@gnec.ngo – a member of elections will reply.
What are the campaigning guidelines for candidates?
GNEC will post standardized promotional materials for all candidates. Beyond that, candidates are free to campaign however they like, so long as no GNEC resource is used.
What should I do if I am having trouble accessing the Ballot Request Form?
For any related voting issues, please write to: nomselectionschair@gnec.ngo.
What responsibilities do these positions entail?
For full detail, please review the GNEC bylaws and policies & procedures.
What materials are required in the Nominations Applications Packet?
A complete Nominations Packet includes: a completed google form ( a link will be sent prior to the nominations process; form requires a candidate statement with less than 250-words), a picture of the candidate, an up to date resume of the candidate, and an endorsement letter from the head of the candidate’s organization (which must be UNDGC-affiliated and in good standing) and on the NGOs stationery.
Supplemental materials should be sent to nomselectionschair@gnec.ngo before 3/31, 5p.m. EDT.
What information should the Candidate Statement cover?
The Candidate Statement will be projected on the ballot together with their profile.
The following questions will be asked to all candidates by the Nominations and Elections subcommittee at the preliminary interview:
1. Explain to us your thoughts about the GNEC and what you can contribute as a potential member of the Board of Directors?
2. How, specifically, do you plan to contribute to the success of the organization?
3. What recommendations will you provide to develop the organization?
4. Describe your prior experiences working with representatives from UNDGC, NGOs affiliated with UNDGC, UN Member States and UN Agencies.
What information should the endorsement letter contain?
The endorsement letter should come from the Head of the candidate’s organization and confirm the following:
-The organization’s full name.
-The organization should be affiliated with UNDGC and has had its 2023 biennial review approved.
-The name of the main representative and the email address to be used for contact.
-The name of the candidate.
-The candidate should be a representative of the UNDGC affiliated NGOs.
-The organization should issue the letter of support on their organization’s letterhead.
Reminder: If your organization is qualified to vote and you did not receive an email, please check your spam/junk/promotion folders or send an inquiry to: nomselectionschair@gnec.ngo
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