Advisory Board Election Procedures

The Blackyard Collective is seeking three General Officers for a two-year term.

We invited the community to nominate yourself or someone else!

The final slate of nominees were determined based on a variety of factors that will ensure a committed and diverse Advisory Board. These include: gender, location, skill, and experience. 

The nomination timeline is as follows: 

• MARCH 9th - 31st: Nominee submissions will be accepted via the Nomination Form.

• APRIL 1st - 12th: The Nomination Committee will review all submissions and contact potential nominees to schedule an interview.

• APRIL 13th: The Nomination Committee will present the Advisory Board with a slate of nominees at the Board meeting on April 13th. 

• APRIL 14th - May 11th: The nominees will be announced to the community via the BYC newsletter and website.

• MAY 12th: Elections will be held at a BYC Board Elections Town Hall on Sunday, May 12th. Additional candidates may be nominated at the Town Hall. The three candidates who receive the most votes from those present at the Town Hall will be installed on the Advisory Board.

• JUNE 1st: Newly elected Advisory Board members begin their two-year term.

***All Advisory Board members must identify as Black/African-American