1. Identify diverse and qualified potential candidates for the Board of Directors, the Nominating Committee and any other committees. Names are solicited from Board members, the membership, and the staff. It is generally recommended that a person have previous YWCA or committee experience before going on the Board. The Board is composed of 24-35 women.

2. Hold orientation meetings to describe volunteer opportunities and specific responsibilities for Board members.

3. Prepare a ballot of nominees for these offices for presentation to the members in time for election at the annual meeting in the spring. Ballots are mailed three weeks before the annual meeting.

4. Prepare biographical information about the candidates and inform the members. This is usually done by posting descriptions and pictures on the bulletin board.

5. Offer names of candidates to the Board of Directors for any vacancies that occur on the Board in the interim between elections and should replacement be deemed necessary before the next regular election. Potential candidates are approved by the total committee. Names are then forwarded to the Board for action. Board members appointed to fill vacancies between annual meetings stand for election at the next regular election.

6. Fill vacancies on the Nominating Committee should any occur between elections.

7. Suggest names for other committees.

8. Board members on the Nominating Committee and two additional board members serve as the Nominating Committee for the Board Officers and provide advice on new members for the Advisory Board.

9. Maintain focus on implementing the mission.