NCFR

NCFR members in good standing are eligible for nomination for officers, members of the Board of Directors, Annual Conference Program Chair-elect, Student/New Professional Program Representative, Elections Council, and Fellows Committee positions. Additional considerations in generating the pool include, but are not limited to:

• Knowledge and/or experience in areas reflecting broad trends in Family Science in the United States and internationally
• Knowledge and/or experience with policy governance and the development of ENDS policies
• Knowledge and/or experience in leadership roles through Sections, Affiliate Councils, Elections Council, conference planning, publishing, public policy, or other committee work
• Diversity with regards to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or status regarding public assistance as outlined in Article XIV of the non-discrimination policy of the NCFR Bylaws
• Diversity in educational training
• Diversity of geographic location
• Diversity in employment and/or professional settings
• Special characteristics identified by the Board of Directors and charged to the Elections Council before the call for nominations is developed and circulated
• The Elections Council will ensure that each Board has members who have demonstrated special sensitivity and accomplishments in diversity issues in NCFR and the broader society