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| Randall S. Over, P.E., F.ASCE (left), and Garland P. Rose, Jr., P.E., D. WRE, F.ASCE (right) |
On March 23, the Nominating Committee of ASCE's Board of Direction put forward two official nominees for the president-elect position in ASCE's upcoming 2012 elections. The nominees are Randall S. Over, P.E., F.ASCE, and Garland P. Rose, Jr., P.E., D. WRE, F.ASCE.
Four Society members had declared their intent to pursue the office of president-elect in the elections. However, ASCE’s bylaws state that the Board of Direction’s Nominating Committee is to submit for inclusion on the election ballot no more than two official nominees for the position of president-elect, regardless of how many individuals declare their intent to pursue the office. There is no limit to the number of individuals who may wish to declare their intent, but those who declare their intent to pursue office are aware of the election process and understand they may not be selected as an official nominee.
The Nominating Committee comprises the current region directors and the immediate past president, Kathy J. Caldwell, P.E., F.ASCE, who serves as chair. In October 2011 the board approved a recommendation from the Task Committee on Elections to add the two newest presidents-emeriti to the Nominating Committee as voting members. Being familiar with the qualities, abilities, and types of experience one must possess to effectively lead ASCE, the presidents-emeriti will ask the tough questions and help the other members of the committee choose the persons best suited for the position.
ASCE’s 2012 elections, which will also fill region and at-large director positions and region governor positions, will begin on June 15 and end on August 14. Society members are encouraged to contact their region directors with comments or concerns regarding the nominees.
Members are reminded that only those at the grade of associate member or higher who are current on their dues by May 15 will be eligible to vote in this year’s elections, which again will be conducted via paper ballot and online. To receive voting credentials electronically for accessing the online election site, members must have a valid email address on file by May 15. Members are strongly encouraged to exercise their right to vote for the Society’s elected officers.
Any questions regarding the election may be addressed to Patricia Jones, the director of executive and board operations and the special assistant to the executive director, at (800) 548-2723, extension 6101, or pjones@asce.org.