Ex-officio members of the Executive Board who may also be elected members shall have only one vote. The Executive Board elects from among its members a Chairperson and a Secretary, each to serve a one year term, with re-election permitted. The term of office for elected members is two years. Re-election is permitted. Election of the Executive Board Executive Board elections are held once a year for the three vacant positions.
Positions become vacant on a staggered basis.
Nominees for the MEMP Executive Board must come from member institutions. The Chairperson of the MEMP Executive Board appoints a Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee composes a slate of candidates, and obtains their agreement to serve. The Nominating Committee forwards the slate to the Chairperson before the annual meeting. At the annual meeting, the Chairperson announces the slate of candidates.