Governance

There are four parts of the governance: board of directors, executive committee, finance committee and elections committee.

Board of Directors

The NAES Board of Directors is comprised of leading minds in both the academic and industry sectors of science and technology. Directors are to be elected by the Members of the NAES according to procedures developed and approved by the NAES Election Committee.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee develops organizational strategies and initiatives as directed by NAES’s governing board. The committee may develop recommendations for board discussion.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall review and make recommendations on all new business and any old business coming before council having financial implications that have not already been provided for in the budget.

Elections Committee

The Election Committee shall: be responsible for the conduct of elections by voting Members of the Association, determine the results of all such elections, investigate complaints about NAES elections and certify the outcome of the elections to the Board of Directors.