SOCIETY ELECTIONS
ASNT is a member-driven association, meaning that its members are responsible for
governing the organization. This involves making and enforcing decisions through
policy. Once a year, an election is held where members can vote for candidates
for the Board of Directors, who then oversee the association’s governance, leader-
ship, and strategic planning. Following are some frequently asked questions about
ASNT’s election process.
Q: How are candidates for the Board
of Directors selected?
A: ASNT revamped its selection
process three years ago
by creating a Leadership
Development Committee (LDC).
The LDC assesses the current
Board’s competencies, identifies
gaps, and publishes a call for
interest. The LDC also reaches out
to members with demonstrated
skills and leadership potential,
inviting them to apply.
Q: When is the call published?
A: The call for interest is posted
by 1 December each year.
Applicants are invited to answer
a few questions and share
their experience via an online
application, which is due by
1 January. The Committee
may also directly solicit interest
from qualified members. To
be considered as a candidate,
applicants must be members in
good standing, have the support
of their employer, sign a conflict-
of-interest disclosure, and agree to
fulfill the duties outlined in Policy
J-03, “ASNT Board of Directors
Job Description,” available on
asnt.org.
Q: What criteria are used to select
Board candidates?
A: The LDC conducts a gap analysis
to determine the knowledge, skills,
and abilities needed on the Board.
They focus on competencies
required to lead ASNT toward its
strategic goals. Competencies such
as financial acumen are always
needed, regardless of specific
objectives.
Q: How does the nomination process
work?
A: The LDC reviews candidate
applications based on criteria
designed to fill competency gaps,
and subsequently recommends
at least four candidates to the
current ASNT Board of Directors
by 31 January. The Board reviews
these recommendations, formally
completes the nomination process,
and places the nominees on a
ballot for members.
Q: How often are elections held?
A: Per Policy G-01, “Nominations,
Appointments, and Elections,”
elections are held every year for
the ASNT Board of Directors.
Elections are held online from
15 March to 15 April. Four
directors are elected by the
members to serve three-year
terms.
Q: What if there are still competency
gaps after the election?
A: If there are still gaps after the
nomination and election process,
the Board is authorized to appoint
one Director each year to address
these needs. This is a recent
addition to the governance system
and was used for the first time in
2024.
Q: Are write-in candidates allowed?
A: Per ASNT policy, write-in
candidates are not allowed.
Q: How are officers of the Society
selected?
A: The Board of Directors is
responsible for electing the
Vice President. The positions of
President, Chair of the Board, and
Immediate Past Chair of the Board
are filled through a succession
process. Officer terms are for one
year.
Q: How can members get involved in
ASNT’s governance?
A: Members interested in leading
ASNT are encouraged to get
involved at various levels,
including sections, committees,
councils, and working groups.
Volunteering in these areas allows
members to learn about ASNT
and demonstrate their skills.
Opportunities can be found on
the Volunteer Portal on ASNT’s
website at volunteer.asnt.org.
Q: How can I learn more about ASNT
elections?
A: To learn more about ASNT’s
election process, please refer
to Policy G-01, “Nominations,
Appointments, and Elections,”
available at asnt.org.
Q&A
|
SCOPE
Q&A is a column intended to answer questions
about ASNT’s programs, publications, events,
certification, and other happenings.
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ASNT is a member-driven association, meaning that its members are responsible for
governing the organization. This involves making and enforcing decisions through
policy. Once a year, an election is held where members can vote for candidates
for the Board of Directors, who then oversee the association’s governance, leader-
ship, and strategic planning. Following are some frequently asked questions about
ASNT’s election process.
Q: How are candidates for the Board
of Directors selected?
A: ASNT revamped its selection
process three years ago
by creating a Leadership
Development Committee (LDC).
The LDC assesses the current
Board’s competencies, identifies
gaps, and publishes a call for
interest. The LDC also reaches out
to members with demonstrated
skills and leadership potential,
inviting them to apply.
Q: When is the call published?
A: The call for interest is posted
by 1 December each year.
Applicants are invited to answer
a few questions and share
their experience via an online
application, which is due by
1 January. The Committee
may also directly solicit interest
from qualified members. To
be considered as a candidate,
applicants must be members in
good standing, have the support
of their employer, sign a conflict-
of-interest disclosure, and agree to
fulfill the duties outlined in Policy
J-03, “ASNT Board of Directors
Job Description,” available on
asnt.org.
Q: What criteria are used to select
Board candidates?
A: The LDC conducts a gap analysis
to determine the knowledge, skills,
and abilities needed on the Board.
They focus on competencies
required to lead ASNT toward its
strategic goals. Competencies such
as financial acumen are always
needed, regardless of specific
objectives.
Q: How does the nomination process
work?
A: The LDC reviews candidate
applications based on criteria
designed to fill competency gaps,
and subsequently recommends
at least four candidates to the
current ASNT Board of Directors
by 31 January. The Board reviews
these recommendations, formally
completes the nomination process,
and places the nominees on a
ballot for members.
Q: How often are elections held?
A: Per Policy G-01, “Nominations,
Appointments, and Elections,”
elections are held every year for
the ASNT Board of Directors.
Elections are held online from
15 March to 15 April. Four
directors are elected by the
members to serve three-year
terms.
Q: What if there are still competency
gaps after the election?
A: If there are still gaps after the
nomination and election process,
the Board is authorized to appoint
one Director each year to address
these needs. This is a recent
addition to the governance system
and was used for the first time in
2024.
Q: Are write-in candidates allowed?
A: Per ASNT policy, write-in
candidates are not allowed.
Q: How are officers of the Society
selected?
A: The Board of Directors is
responsible for electing the
Vice President. The positions of
President, Chair of the Board, and
Immediate Past Chair of the Board
are filled through a succession
process. Officer terms are for one
year.
Q: How can members get involved in
ASNT’s governance?
A: Members interested in leading
ASNT are encouraged to get
involved at various levels,
including sections, committees,
councils, and working groups.
Volunteering in these areas allows
members to learn about ASNT
and demonstrate their skills.
Opportunities can be found on
the Volunteer Portal on ASNT’s
website at volunteer.asnt.org.
Q: How can I learn more about ASNT
elections?
A: To learn more about ASNT’s
election process, please refer
to Policy G-01, “Nominations,
Appointments, and Elections,”
available at asnt.org.
Q&A
|
SCOPE
Q&A is a column intended to answer questions
about ASNT’s programs, publications, events,
certification, and other happenings.
J U L Y 2 0 2 4 • M A T E R I A L S E V A L U A T I O N 71
