Explanation of using a Nominating Committee for Elections.

2. What is NomCom?
 A committee of initiated women who present a slate of
members for election.
 Based on the suggestions and nominations, they present
what they feel is the best combination of women for
leading the chapter through the next year.
 Consists of 2 initiated members from each academic
class

3. What does NomCom do?
 Create officer interest and nomination forms
 Using the suggestions and nominations from the
chapter, they create a slate of officers and Honor
Council Members to present to the chapter on election
night
 The slate will then be voted on by the chapter. The
slate is not an automatic election chosen by the
NomCom.

4. Eligibility for NomCom
Eligible Members Ineligible members
 Members in Good Standing  Members Not in Good
 Members of Honor Council Standing
 Committee Chairs  Current officers
 Anyone who interested in an
office (Executive or Honor
Council)

5. Who would be a good NomCom
Member?
 Women who know the women of their class, and the
chapter, well.
 Someone not susceptible to peer pressure.
 All work of the NomCom is strictly confidential.
Failure to comply will result in an IRF.
 Women who understand and live Tri Sigma’s values.

6. Other Criteria
 NomCom must be organized, responsive, and
responsible over the next few weeks.
 They must be able to devote a significant amount of
time to this process.
 But it’s all over in a few weeks!
 Be prepared for some of your sisters to have their
feelings hurt based on your decisions.

7. Who votes for NomCom?
 Sophomores vote for sophomore representative
 Juniors vote for junior representative
 Seniors vote for senior representative
 All members, even if they are not in good standing

9. Let’s get started!
 Sophomores pick first! - Everyone else leave the room.
 Juniors
 Seniors

10. NomCom members stay after chapter tonight to talk to Liz.