nominating committee

Chooses potential leaders

A nominating committee is a group responsible for identifying and proposing candidates for positions—typically board seats, officers, or awards.

The committee screens potential nominees and presents a slate for approval: The nominating committee put forward three candidates for president.

Common in corporations, nonprofits, and professional organizations.

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short list · impartiality · conflict of interest · election · leadership · list · transparency · inclusivity · succession planning · bylaws · accountability · eligibility criteria · confidentiality · vote · name · council · appointment · subcommittee

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decision-making role in selection

nominating committeeelectorate

Eligible voting body

voters · rank and file · the people · popular vote · direct democracy

organizational function

nominating committeedisciplinary committee

Panel handling rule violations

ethics committee · review board · audit committee · oversight committee

electoral process stage

nominating committeeelection board

Body overseeing voting procedures

electoral commission · voting booth

Family

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