Background

The VIVO Steering Group has had members chosen independently of the Leadership Group.  SG members had three year terms.  In the spring of 2018, the LG agreed to constitute the SG as a subset of the LG, phasing in the adoption over the terms of the existing SG members, and to have an SG of nine members, plus the project director.

Two members members of SG are stepping down (Lauren and Dean), four have terms that are ending (Alex, Eric, Julia, Andi).  Three have continuing terms (Mark, DJ, Paul) We need to name six members to the Steering Group.

Each member elected by this procedure will be elected to a one year term.

LG has expressed interest in having the LG chair serve as the SG chair.

Choice of LG Chair

To be discussed at the conference.  Nominations by LG members.  Voting by LG members.  Timeline.

Six Members to be Elected by the Leadership Group

Nomination

Individuals at Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum member institutions may be nominated by a member of the leadership group. At least three people must be nominated to serve on the steering group. If less than three nominations are received, nominations will remain open.  Self-nominations are acceptable.

Leadership group members should send their nominations to Mike Conlon

Nominations must be received by midnight, July 20, eastern U.S. time.

Election

Three new members of the steering group will be elected from the nominations made by the leadership group. Each member of the leadership group will receive one ballot and can vote for up to three new members of the steering group. The three top vote getters will be elected. Tied candidates will face a run-off.

The election will be held by email the week of August 1.