Council Nominations Changes to make our election nomination process more simple, open, and transparent are attracting candidates with new ideas and diverse perspectives. •A record 30 applicants put their names forward for the 2024 election. That’s up from 21 in the previous election. •Professional members, professional licensees, and life members are eligible to apply. This is the second year the new nomination process—approved by the membership through a bylaw vote in 2021—has been in place.
Nominating Committee 2023 roster
Professional members RaeAnne Leach , P.Eng., PMP, FEC, FGC (Hon.) (Chair) Lisa Doig , P.Eng., MBA, FEC, FGC (Hon.) George Eynon , P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.), ICD.D Darren Hardy , P.Eng. Public members Karen Marner , BA, CPHR, SPHRi, SHRM-SCP, PI Shannon Neighbour Len Polsky , B.Comm., LLB, BCL Did you know? The 2023 election ran from February 6 to March 9, with 9,833 members casting their votes—a 17.6 per cent voter turnout.
How are candidates selected? APEGA’s Nominating Committee uses a two-stage assessment process to determine whether an applicant’s qualifications, experience, and skills align with Council recruitment priorities for the current election year. These priorities change each year to ensure Council remains balanced and effective in its governance. Stage 1: Written response assessments •Personal identifying information is removed from applicants’ written submissions. •The committee uses a predetermined rubric and threshold to assess the submissions objectively. •Applicants who satisfy the requirements advance to the interview stage. Stage 2: Applicant interviews •The committee conducts applicant interviews and evaluates responses against a predetermined rubric. • Applicants whose skills and experience meet the assessment threshold are placed on the ballot.
By the numbers All applicants with the required competencies for the current election year are placed on the ballot.
27 applicants for Council 9 placed on the 2024 ballot
3 applicants for Council Executive *
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placed on the 2024 ballot
*positions must be filled by current or former councillors
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2023 ANNUAL REPORT
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