Board of Directors 2024

2024 MTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION: FOUR AVAILABLE POSITIONS AWAIT YOUR NOMINATION! 

Vice President of Budget & Finance 

Description: The Vice President of Budget & Finance is responsible for the oversight of Society funds and serves as the Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee.
Deadline for nominations: June 14, 2024 | 11:59 pm (ET)
Term: Three (3) years and not to exceed two (2) consecutive terms. Term begins January 1, 2025.

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Vice President of Section Affairs

Description: The Vice President of Section Affairs is responsible for the activities of all Society Sections and serves to represent the interest of Sections.
Deadline for nominations: June 14, 2024 | 11:59 pm (ET)
Term: Three (3) years and not to exceed two (2) consecutive terms. Term begins January 1, 2025.

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Vice President of Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs)

Description: The Vice President of Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) is responsible for supporting opportunities for ECOPs within the Society and representing the interests of ECOPs within the marine technology sector.
Deadline for nominations: June 14, 2024 | 11:59 pm (ET)
Term: Two (2) years, non-renewable. Term begins January 1, 2025.

President-Elect

Description: The President-Elect shall exercise such authority as may be delegated by the President. The President-Elect also serves as the Chair of the Membership Advisory Group. The term of Office of the President-Elect is coincident with that of the President.
Deadline for nominations: June 14, 2024 | 11:59 pm (ET)
Term: Two (2) years as President-Elect (January 1, 2025-December 31, 2026); two (2) years as President (January 1, 2027-December 31, 2028); and two (2) years as Immediate Past President (January 1, 2029-December 31, 2030).

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Timeline for 2024 Elections

March 2024: Call for nominations
June 14, 2024: Nominations due
July 2024: Slate of candidates prepared & announced
August 2024: Elections held via online ballot
September 2024: Elections close; results certified & announced
January 1, 2025: Newly elected officers begin terms

Questions about nominations or the broader election process?

Please contact Claire Idell at [email protected].

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