Bottlenose Dolphin
(Tursiops truncatus)
(Tursiops truncatus)
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Researchers identify individual bottlenose dolphins in the wild by the shape of their dorsal fins?
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Researchers identify individual bottlenose dolphins in the wild by the shape of their dorsal fins?
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Nominations and Elections Committee
Mission Statement:
To identify, recruit, and secure qualified members from the organization to participate in leadership roles that guide IMATA in a successful and sustainable fashion.
Committee General Description:
The Nominations & Elections Committee Chair is responsible for soliciting qualified members to run for officer positions. This position is filled by the Past President.
Committee Requirements:
Members of this committee can be of the Professional, Active, Associate, or Student level membership as long as they are in good standing.
Committee Chair Description:
GENERAL INFORMATION
- The Nominations and Elections Committee Chair is re-filled annually by the officer holding the Past- President position.
- The Nominations and Elections Committee Chair is expected to attend the annual meeting and attendance is preferred at the mid-year meeting.
- The Nominations and Elections Committee Chair will be expected to compile reports from Chief Editors and prepare a quarterly report as dictated by the President’s yearly calendar. Dates for these reports are usually Jan 31, Apr 30, Jul 31, & Oct 31. These reports will be submitted to the President and the Secretary using the form in the IMATA Policy Manual.
- IMATA compensates its Nominations and Elections Committee Chair in the following ways: membership will be paid for each year served and conference registration fees are waived.
REQUIREMENTS
- Be a professional or active member in good standing.
- Qualified individuals must have current and historical knowledge of IMATA bylaws and Board policy. Previous experience with corporate board operations, general business practices, and parliamentary procedure is also desirable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Nominations & Elections Committee Chair is responsible for soliciting qualified members to run for officer positions.
- The Nominations & Elections Chair will be responsible for updating the job description when she or he leaves the position, or at a minimum of every two years. The job description should contain the following information:
- Position Title
- Revision Date
- Basic Job Description
- Responsibilities
| Committee Chair: | SHELLEY WOOD ABC Animal Training Dolphin Discovery NominationsElections@IMATA.org |
| Committee Openings: | None at this time |
