Nominations for the BERA Executive Board
BERA Executive Board members formulate the policies, rules and regulations of the Association to conform with the Constitution and Bylaws; confirm or reject appointments made by the President; participate in a minimum of 75% of all Board meetings per year; coordinate two programs and two events per year; and chaperone two programs and two events per year (if you coordinate the trip, attendance is free). See additional details in the BERA Administrative Manual (PDF)
How to nominate yourself as a candidate
All BNL/BSA employees with a valid ID badge are eligible for BERA Board membership.
To enter your name as a Board candidate, create a brief biographical sketch and email it to BERAoffice@bnl.gov. Your bio should highlight key details that will help voters get to know you, such as your role at the Lab, how long you have been here, any past involvement with BERA, and why you are interested in serving on the Board. You may also include relevant skills, experiences, or interests that align with BERA’s mission and would make you a strong candidate.This bio will be used on marketing material for the election, along with your headshot. The headshot must be taken by a Laboratory photographer. Portraits can be scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. You may schedule an appointment online. The headshot can be submitted after your bio if need be.
You may actively campaign by discussing your candidacy throughout the Laboratory. New BERA Board members will take office in May 2025. A Welcome & Goodbye dinner will be scheduled in May.
Important dates
- March 10: Call for candidate submissions opens
- April 18: Last day to submit candidate nominations
- May 5: Board election opens
- May 15: Last day to vote (close of business)
- May 19: Winners announced
