ELECTION COMMITTEE

Dear Transportation Planning Division Members:

On October 1, 2008, a call for candidates was made for Division elections. To clarify, the Division is electing a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer as defined in our current bylaws. Candidatesfor these four offices may self-nominate or, with permission from a potential candidate, nominate another member to be included on the slate of candidates for the 2009 elections.

The slate of candidates will be announced on January 1, 2009. To nominate a member, please send an e-mail to Jason Osborn, AICP at jjosborn@co.mchenry.il.us including:

1. Your name
2. Your e-mail address and phone # (verification purposes)
3. Your membership number
4. List of Office Position(s) - Candidate Nomination(s)
5. Brief candidate biography

Meanwhile, proposed changes to the bylaws have been made to enable multiple Vice-Chairs. These proposed changes were sent out on October 1, 2008 as well. This process is separate from the elections process. The elections process for 2009 will follow our existing bylaws and will be for the four offices detailed in our existing bylaws.

The proposed changes to the bylaws need to be fully vetted by Division members for at least two months before being presented for a vote at one of the duly convened business meetings of the Division. Please send comments regarding the proposed changes to the bylaws to Jason Osborn, AICP at jjosborn@co.mchenry.il.us.

Thanks!