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Nominations can also be made from the floor for any of these five positions (subject to the qualifications listed in the Bylaws) at the time of the election. The voting members will then vote to elect the 2025-2026 Executive Board officers from all of the nominated candidates.
Thank you to those who submitted nominations, those who contemplated taking on a role in UPC, and those who showed an interest in learning more about the positions and the process. And a big thank you to those on the slate for accepting the nomination! We are looking forward to the election this month!
If you have any questions, please contact the Nominating Committee at info@pvupc.org.
From the UPC Bylaws:
IV. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
A. Executive Board is comprised of the elected officers which includes a President, two (2) Vice Presidents, a Secretary and a Treasurer.
- The PRESIDENT will schedule at least eight (8) General Meetings during the school year, preside at all meetings, commission Standing and Select Committees, appoint Chairpersons to lead such committees, and will represent UPC when necessary before the Governing Board and media. In the event of the temporary absence of the President, he/she shall designate an Executive Board member to act on his/her behalf.
- The VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP will act as liaison between UPC and the schools, maintain an up-to-date list of all UPC members and those in good standing, act as an aide to the President, circulate and record attendance at each General Meeting, coordinate the review of the UPC By-Laws at least every two years and perform other such duties as requested by the President.
- The VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING will plan and coordinate programs, events and schedule meetings. He/she will work with the President and the Executive Committee to establish goals and will perform other such duties as requested by the President.
- The SECRETARY will record and maintain the minutes of all General and Executive Committee Meetings, and perform other duties as requested by the President.
- The TREASURER will deposit all funds in UPC’s bank account, maintain a current and accurate account of receipts and expenditures, present a financial report at each meeting and prepare a written annual budget for voting membership approval at the first General Meeting.
XI. NOMINATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
A. Only UPC Representatives shall be nominated for office.
B. Only those Representatives who have signified their consent to serve if elected shall be nominated for or elected to any office.
C. Any candidate for President or Vice President must be an eligible Representative for the current full operating year; or a member of the Executive Committee for six (6) months prior to his/her election.
D. If no eligible candidate agrees to serve in an officer position, two eligible candidates may be considered to share an officer position (except President) provided both candidates consent to the shared position. If a position is shared, there is only one (1) vote for that position during Executive Board voting.
E. Nominations shall be accepted from the floor provided the candidate is present or has agreed in writing that he/she is willing to serve in that capacity, and meets the qualifications for that office.
There are so many ways to get involved with UPC- we have something for everyone and there are definitely roles that involve a flexible time commitment. Questions? Please email info@pvupc.org.
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