Nominations and Elections
(Standing Committee)
Executive Committee Representatives: State Director
Purpose: To present nominees for elected professional offices (State Director, Assistant State Director, and Treasurer) to the membership and conduct the election at the IIRSA State Workshop in even years.
Function:
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Pursue viable candidates for the offices of State Director, Assistant State Director, and Treasurer.
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Secure written permission from the nominee to place their name in nomination.
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Present at least two nominees for each office at the State Workshop.
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Be responsible for compiling picture and vitae sheet for each candidate and submit candidate summaries for the IIRSA Newsletter which immediately precedes the election.
Committee Chairs: Phil Marcinek, University of Illinois Chicago
2026 is an IIRSA election year, and we'd encourage you to consider serving on the Executive Board or nominating a colleague.
The following positions will be elected for two-year terms (starting May 2027):
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State Director
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Assistant State Director
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Treasurer
If you'd like to learn more about the responsibilities of each position, please visit:
https://www.illinoisirsa.org/executiveboard
If you are interested in running or would like to nominate someone, please contact Phil Marcinek.
Nominations are due Monday, August 31.
Proxy ballots will be available 30 days prior to the State Business Meeting. If you are unable to attend the Business Meeting on Friday, October 16, completed proxy ballots must be returned to the State Director by Friday, October 9, 2026. Write-in nominations will be accepted up until voting begins during the State Business Meeting.