The IDEC Board of Directors is composed of volunteers elected by the membership. They are responsible for determining policy, advancing and protecting IDEC's mission and core values, and strategic planning to achieve its vision.
IDEC is committed to actively cultivating a diverse pool of candidates to consider for leadership positions. Accordingly, any voting member in good standing may become a candidate or nominate a candidate for the Board of Directors.
This year the Nominating Committee is looking for eligible volunteers to fill the following positions with terms beginning May 1, 2027. The deadline for submissions is October 15.
One year as President-Elect, then one year as President, then one year as Past President.
The President-Elect serves as the IDEC BOD representative overseeing Governance and Communications. In the absence or disability of the President, the President-Elect performs the duties and responsibilities of the President.
Policies and Procedures Resource: View Policies and Procedures
The Secretary-Treasurer oversees the organization’s correspondence and finances.
The Secretary-Treasurer chairs the Finance Committee.
The Professional Development Collaborative supports IDEC activities by fostering networks around areas of professional interests and affinity. The Community Collaborative is considered the indispensable grass roots of the organization. Community committees support other collaborative activities and events in connecting a diverse set of volunteers to support IDEC’s programs.
The Director for the Communities Collaborative liaises on behalf of the IDEC Board with the chairs and co-chairs of the various Communities Collaborative initiatives.
