Policies & Procedures
Key Policies
DAMA® International's election process is governed by clear policies to ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity. All members participating in the election—whether as voters, candidates, or nominators—must adhere to the following key policies:
Voting Eligibility Requirements
- Only Individual Professional Members (IPMs) and Member Chapters in good standing as of July 1, 2025, are eligible to vote.
- No proxy voting is permitted (Bylaws Article IX, Section 9.4).
- All ballots must be submitted electronically through DAMA International®’s secure voting system before the deadline.
Procedures for Nomination & Petitioning
- Nomination Process: Candidates must meet DAMA International®’s governance criteria, including prior leadership experience and commitment to the organization’s mission.
- Petition Process: Candidates not initially slated by the Governance & Nominations Committee can petition to be included on the ballot by gathering:
- 100+ signatures from Individual Professional Members (IPMs) OR
- Endorsements from 10+ Member Chapters.
- Nomination Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by August 8, 2025.
- Petition Deadline: Petitions must be submitted by September 18, 2025.
Conflict of Interest & Code of Ethics
- All candidates and election committee members must adhere to DAMA International®’s Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics policies.
- Members of the Governance and Nominations Committee Elections Subcommittee cannot be candidates in the current election year to ensure an impartial process.
- Any conflicts must be disclosed, and violations may result in disqualification or review by the Board.