Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Pelham Citizens Nominating Committee. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community.
Dear Pelham Friends and Neighbors,
The Pelham Citizens Nominating Committee (CNC) has open Committee seats to fill for a term of two years beginning in October 2024, and we are looking for interested community members to join in our important work. The CNC is a nonpartisan organization, the purpose of which is to recruit, interview and nominate highly qualified candidates for the Board of Education. The CNC also serves as a resource to both the Pelham community and potential BOE candidates, providing due process appropriate to this level of public service and answering any questions candidates may have as they consider their decision to run for the Board. We strive for balance on the CNC, with representation from all neighborhood schools.
Members of the CNC are people of integrity and sound judgement, free of all obligations and interests which are or may become in conflict with the interests of the District as a whole. Members of the CNC have an interest in education, a belief in the public school system and the ability to work well with others. Additionally, members understand that the selection, interview and nomination of BOE candidates is a nonpartisan process and the role of a BOE trustee is a nonpartisan role. CNC members may not be elected public official or any principal officer of an organized political party. CNC members may not be spouses, partners and/or relatives of current BOE members. CNC members are encouraged to attend as many BOE meetings as possible to learn about the Board and its activities.
The CNC Annual Open Meeting will take place on Monday, October 14 at 7:30pm via zoom, the agenda for which includes voting in new committee members and electing a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary to serve for the following year. The CNC Annual Open Meeting is public, open to all voting members of Pelham. Following this meeting, CNC members can expect to meet monthly once their term(s) start in October 2024, with meeting frequency and interviews picking up in March-May 2025.
Community members interested in joining the CNC are encouraged to fill out the application form on pelhamcnc.com. The zoom link is: https://zoom.us/j/98098220218?
Sincerely,
Marcos Rollan & Angelo Rubbo Co-Chairs 2024
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