Per the Division P&P, I submitted the attached files to the RPN editor for next year’s elections.
RD’s This spring we need to elect a new Division Director and the RDs in EMR and South Central Regions. I am sending the info now and will again in November to remind you. Please send out to your patrols that we are accepting applications for these positions.
Larry A. Abramowski
Central Division – Division Election Coordinator
(248) 534-0574
DIVISION DIRECTOR
Division Director election is conducted every three (3) years:
Season: Season: 2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2024-2025, 2027-2028, 2030-2031, 2033-2034, etc.
(F18 P005)
Division Director election schedule:
September 15
Division Election Coordinator (DEC) to provide election schedule and nomination application to Webmaster and/or RPN editor for publication. (F09 P003)
>>>>>>>> Nominations to be accepted by the DEC after the publication of the election in the RPN (Rusty Parka News). (F12 FM 001)
November 15
DEC to send Election Announcement and reminder request to Region Directors for submittal of Registration Unit level electors’ names, mailing addresses, and email addresses. (S11 P005) {H0798758.2} Printed: 3/2/2021 Page 12 of 78 Rev 2/11/2021
January 15
Region Director or Region Election Coordinator to provide DEC with the list of Registration Unit level electors. (S10 P005)
January 26
Last day for submission of nominations to the DEC.
February 9
Last day for nominees to submit any resumes and/or position statements to the DEC
February 15
DEC to provide available resumes, position papers, voting instructions, and Ballots to the electorate. DEC also to send electorate information to approved candidates. (S14 P001)(S09 P004)
If there is just one validated candidate, ballots shall not be sent, and resumes and candidate information sheets will be posted on the Division website. (F13 S13 P001)
March 8
Last day to return ballots.
March 19
Last day for tabulation of ballots and validation of the results by the election Review Committee and submission of results to the Division Director. (F09 P003)
March 26
Last day for the Division Director to contact candidates. (F09 P003)
March 27
DEC to make announcement of election results to electorate and post on appropriate website(s). (F09 P003)
Region Director
Region Director election schedule:
June 31
Request Division membership database from National office to determine quantity of electorate. (S14 P001)
September 15
DEC to provide election schedule and nomination application to Webmaster and/or RPN editor for publication. (F09 P003)
>>>>>>>> Nominations to be accepted by the DEC after the publication of the election in the RPN (Rusty Parka News). (F12 FM 001)
November 15
DEC to send Election Announcement and reminder request to Region Directors for submittal of Registration Unit level electors’ names, and email addresses * (S11 P005)
January 15
Region Director or Region Election Coordinator to provide DEC with list of Registration Unit level electors. * (S10 P005)
January 26
Last day for submission of nominations to the DEC.
February 9
Last day for nominees to submit any resumes and/or position statements to the DEC
February 15
DEC to provide available, resumes, position papers, voting instructions and Ballots to electorate. DEC also to send electorate information to approved candidates. (S14 P001) (S09 P004)
If there is just one validated candidate, ballots shall not be sent and resumes and candidate information sheet will be posted on Division website. (F13 S13-P001)
March 8 Last day to return ballots webstamp will be used as cutoff date. Ballots received by March 10th will be counted. (S10 P005)
March 19
Last day for tabulation of ballots and validation of the results by the election Review Committee and submission of results to the Division Director. (F09 P003)
March 26
Last day for Division Director to contact candidates. (F09 P003)
March 27
DEC to make announcement of election results to electorate and post on appropriate website(s). (F09 P003)
Chapter 2 Qualifications and Responsibilities
Division Director
Qualifications
1. Must be a registered NSP member for at least five years. Membership in an NSP registered
Professional Division patrol shall constitute NSP membership.
2. Must have served one term as Region Representative or two terms as a Section Chief, or must
have served as a Region, Division, or National Program Supervisor for at least two years.
3. Must be familiar with National policies and procedures as defined in the current NSP Policies and
Procedures manual.
4. Must be familiar with the Division's policies and procedures, as applicable.
5. Must be registered in the Division as a Senior (Alpine, Nordic or Auxiliary) Patroller or Certified
Patroller. (S09 P006)
Additional recommended (but not required) qualifications:
• • Should have logged at least 80 days of active patrolling (excluding refreshers, tests, etc.)
with one-third of these days at a ski area(s) in the Division.
• • Should have experience working with management at a ski area in the Division and should
have the endorsement of an area management representative in the Division.
• • Should have actively participated in National level activities.
Responsibilities
1. Supports and fosters NSP mission statement.
2. Promotes NSP education programs within the Division; supports Division staff in managing the
integrity of NSP training standards; and establishes an atmosphere for the exchange of skills, ideas,
proposals, techniques, and informational programs between NSP members, ski areas, NSP
Registration Units, and regions.
3. Maintains accurate records at the Division levels. Develops an annual budget and presents it to the
Division board of directors. Prepares an annual report and presents it at the annual Division meeting.
4. Carries out policies and responsibilities as defined in the NSP Policies and Procedures manual and
the Division's bylaws.
5. Establishes and maintains relationships with other organizations related to the involvement of
Central Division members including, but not limited to the annual and semi annual meetings of the
National Ski Patrol Board of Directors, PSIA, AASI and MSAA.
After Election of a new Director (F06-P02)
After the election of a new Division Director, all staff, i.e. Assistant Division Directors,
Program Advisors, Supervisors and general staff are required to submit a letter of
resignation to the in- coming Division Director. If these individuals are interested in
continuing in the positions they have held, they have the option to re-apply for that position.
RD Qualifications and Responsibilities
Qualifications: (F04-005)
1. Must be a registered NSP member for at least five years.
2. Must have served as a Section Chief, Patrol Representative, or National, Division, or Region Program
Supervisor/Administrator for at least two years.
3. Must be familiar with National policies and procedures as defined in the current NSP Policies and Procedures
manual.
4. Must be familiar with the Region's policies and procedures, as applicable.
5. Must be registered in the Division as a Senior (Alpine, Nordic or Auxiliary) Patroller or Certified Patroller. (S09
P006)
Additional recommended (but not required) qualifications:
• • Should have logged at least 80 days of active patrolling (excluding refreshers, tests, etc.) with one-third of
these days at a ski area(s) in the Region.
• • Should have experience working with management at a ski area in the Region and should have the
endorsement of an area management representative in the Region.
• • Should have actively participated in managing National, Division or Region level activities.
Responsibilities: (F04-005)
1. Serves a term in accordance with Division By-laws.
2. Supports and fosters the NSP Mission Statement
3. Promotes and supports all NSP education programs within the Region to maintain the integrity of NSP training
standards.
4. As a member of the Division Board of Directors, the Region Director is responsible for duties developed and
designated by the Division Board of Directors.
5. Responsible for all aspects of the NSP programs and activities supported by the Region.
6. Promotes the financial support of the NSP and its programs.
7. Visits all areas within the Region during his or her term of office.
8. Submits an annual report to the Division Board of Directors.
9. Is responsible for communicating National and Division polices to sections and to NSP registration units (patrols),
and is responsible for communicating NSP Registration unit concerns to the Division Director and/or Division
Supervisors.
10. Writes articles and reports for the Division Newsletter.
11. Ensures that all sections and NSP Registration Units submit annual reports and financial reports in a timely manner.
12. Recommends individuals to the Division Program Supervisors, and in consensus with them, appoints individuals to
serve as Region Program Administrators.
13. Monitors the performance and effectiveness of Region Program Administrators and recommends changes in
concert with the Division Program Supervisor when appropriate.
14. Any Proposal, Floor Motion, or discussion that may change the management of an established Division program
should be provided to the Program Supervisor for input prior to a vote if practical. (S15 P003rev2)