The New York State Council for the Social Studies By-Laws outline the requirements for being elected to the Board of Directors and holding an office on the Board of Directors.  Directors are volunteers and are elected by the NYSCSS general membership to serve two year terms. Officers also serve a two-year term of office and may not serve more than four (4) consecutive terms of office, unless unanimously approved for nomination by the board to waive or to fill a vacancy in an officer position.   Terms of office run July 1-June 30. Nominations for officer positions on the Board of Directors open the day after the last day of the Annual Convention.  

All Board of Directors offices are volunteer positions.

Requirements

• Active (paid) member for one calendar year prior to the date of the nomination period.  All officers of the corporation must additionally have previous experience as either a Board of Directors or Advisory Panel member. 
• Attendance at monthly Board meetings is required.
  

Submit the following documents:

• A position statement identifying the position you are running for and what makes you an ideal candidate.

• A resume/CV.

• A headshot (photo) for inclusion on the ballot.

Documents will be submitted electronically to the Chair of the Nominations Committee.