Noolaham Foundation Governance Board/Election Process

A board position may become open due to the end of term, resignation or death of a board member. If a term is ending, the board shall initiate the process to nominate new members 6 months prior the end of the term. Other openings shall be fulfilled within 6 months.

Anyone can nominate a person to the Board from a person from Gray Board, provided they get the approval of the person being nominated in writing/email, and provide her/his contribution record/biodata. She/he should have been in the Gray Board for minimum of 2 years. If needed, Noolaham Foundation shall undertake open nominations (public announcements) as needed to recruit candidates.

The nominated board member should make them selves available for a direct meeting and/or question/answer session with the Governance Board as well other stakeholders. If needed, additional background checks such as reference check and work history check shall be undertaken by the staff.

The board shall seek and take into consideration opinions from Chapters, Gray Board, Advisory Board, COO regarding the shortlisted candidates.

The new member can be elected on any scheduled policy board meetings. Three quarters (75%) of the current board must approve the election of a new board member.