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Every year the PMI Phoenix Chapter holds an election for offices on the Board of Directors. The PMI Phoenix Chapter Board of Directors is responsible for: 

• Adhering to the Chapter’s mission and vision 
• Growing project management talent through professional development and volunteer opportunities 
• Delivering quality educational and networking opportunities and maintaining high quality technology through the website, newsletter, virtual access, and audio/visual presentations 
• Marketing the Chapter to earn new members 

• Creating strong external business and academic partnerships 
• Achieving the Chapter’s financial goals as a non-profit 
• Ensuring Chapter administration and governance aligns with PMI Global  

Serving on the Board takes time and dedication but is very rewarding. As a Board member, you have the opportunity of expanding your skills and professional network while impacting the strategic direction of the Chapter, all while earning PDUs! 

Board positions up for election are listed below; each position requires a two year term: 

• Board Chair Elect 
• Board Director (duties determined by the board) 
• Board Director (duties determined by the board) 
• Board Director (duties determined by the board) 

Details of each position’s responsibilities can be found here in the Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities document. 

How do I know if I qualify? 

To run in the election, a nominee must: 

• Be a Chapter member in good standing at the time of the election 
• Receive at least three nominations 
• Agree to serve in the position for which I am nominated 

 How do I get nominated? 

• Any Chapter member in good standing may nominate another member  
• A Chapter member may nominate him or herself as one of the three nominations 
• Nominations are submitted by an e-form at Chapter Elections Nominations under Current Opportunities (scroll down to Call for Nominations at bottom of page).   

What is the elections process for 2023? 

• The call for nominations begins May 1 
• PMI Phoenix Chapter Nominations Committee evaluates nominees May 1 - June 30 

• Nominee’s agreement to be on ballot 
• Resume submission 
• Panel interview from Nominations Committee 

• Nominations Committee confirm nominees and requests presentations in July  
• Ballot finalized by August 1 
• Nominee's presentation to PMI Phoenix Chapter members in August  
• Elections open September 1 
• Elections close October 1 

• Results presentation to PMI Phoenix Chapter members in October 
• Transition of outgoing board to incoming board (includes shadowing of outgoing board by incoming board) October - December 

If you have questions, please email elections@pmiphx.org