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Committee members should be advised of. Make sure that everyone who talks with a possible nominee communicates the same Guiding Principles.
 Equip new Steering Committee members with important information
Once candidates are chosen and elected, make sure they are oriented to the Steering Committee’s purpose and goals as well as to the overall structure and priorities of the Flint & Genesee Literacy Network.
 Monitor engagement
Make sure new members find a way to make an active contribution to the work of the network. If attendance and/or participation seems weak, have a conversation to explore how their involvement might be designed to be more meaningful.
 Remember what it’s like to come late to the party!
New members will not have the background and context for many of the discussions. Remember to give brief background statements until they develop a little bit of history with the group.
Nominating Process:
1) Convene a Nominating Subcommittee; determine the desired number of new recruits
2) Refer to the FGLN Steering Committee Demographic Self-Declaration Matrix for current members
(completed in November 2020, and included on Steering Committee Profile Form thereafter)
3) Based off a gap analysis of the matrix and the nominating criteria, determine the lifted priorities (the
what)
4) Chair drafts a message requesting recommendations in accordance with the identified lifted priorities
within a specific timeline (10 days)
5) Nominating Subcommittee reconvenes to review submitted recommendations/brainstorm additional
recruits, as necessary; develop A and B list (the who)
6) The A list (who & why) will be sent out to full Steering Committee for discussion/comments with the
understanding that if no opposition is communicated, the A list individuals will be contacted regarding
their interest/ability to serve
7) Within the Nominating Subcommittee, determine who contacts whom; use Guiding Principles and Roles
& Responsibilities documents when initiating contact with recruits
8) If recruits are able/interested in serving, formal nominations will be brought forth for vote at the next
regularly scheduled Steering Committee Meeting
9) Schedule an Onboarding Meeting to orient new members
10) New members will be fully onboard at next regularly scheduled Steering Committee Meeting.