TO: All Members of VIU Faculty Association
FROM: VIUFA Elections Committee: Laura Suski, Chris Alemany, and Heather Smith
DATE: February 26, 2026
RE: NOMINATIONS FOR 2026/27 EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
As per VIUFA’s Constitution and Bylaws, an Elections Committee has been appointed by the Executive to receive nominations for officers for the term May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Election of officers will take place at the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Balloting will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Please see the Notice of Elections & Nomination Form for a detailed list of which positions are to be filled at this year’s elections.
Please see the Terms of Reference for information on the duties of each executive member.
Only members of the Faculty Association may submit nominations, be nominated, and vote at the AGM. Nominations should be made on the form and returned electronically to staff@viufa.ca by Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm in order that a slate of nominees may be circulated to members in advance of the AGM. Nominations may also be made from the floor of the AGM.
Four members will be appointed at the AGM to form the SALARY PLACEMENT APPEALS COMMITTEE, and four members to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.