Open Seats for the 2025-2027 Term

Three (3) Vacancies: Vendor - Public Safety

Description: Employee of any entity that provides products, services, or applications that, among other areas, supports the delivery of requests for emergency services; assist in the deployment of 9-1-1 networks and/or assist communications providers in meeting their 9-1-1 service obligations, including entities such as third-party providers and consulting companies.

One (1) Vacancy: Member-At-Large – General

Description: Any current member of the NG 9-1-1 Institute who does not otherwise fit into a named membership category.

Two (2) Vacancies: Member-At-Large - Public Safety

Description: Any current member of the NG9-1-1 Institute who is employed by a public safety agency or other governmental entity related to emergency response or emergency communications.

*Candidates can only register in one (1) category for the ballot. There is no limit to the number of third-party candidate nominations you can submit; however, a nomination is not valid until the Candidate agrees to his/her candidacy via the Affidavit of Candidacy. 

Board of Directors Overview:

Achieving our mission requires leadership from our volunteer Board.  Building a strong Board requires that prospective Board members know the opportunities and expectations that come with service on our Board.

Our Mission

The mission of the Institute is to assist the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus by serving as a broad educational resource on issues important to the effective operation and advancement of NG9-1-1 services and systems. The overarching objective of the NG9-1-1 Institute is to advance the rapid implementation of NG9-1-1 in order to promote more effective emergency response, improve public safety, and advance national security interests. To this end, the Institute seeks to educate Congressional Members and staff on issues that may impact timely and effective NG9-1-1 implementation.  Our organization serves as a forum for policy discussions on critical 9-1-1 issues and also provides information and administrative support to Members of the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus as they pursue their mission of improving and strengthening NG9-1-1 and emergency communications.

Opportunities

Board Members will have opportunities to:

1) Contribute on a national board to exercise governance, abide by fiduciary functions, and be active in carrying out the mission of the Institute.

2) Become more fully informed on the various activities of the Institute, the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus, other related and cooperating Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s), and our sponsors and partners.

3) Promote the NG9-1-1 Institute, assist in the procurement of new financial sponsors / financial support, and promote the advancement of emergency services nationwide.

4) Support an organization that works to educate the public and Congress on the issues facing emergency communications.

5) Assist the Congressional NextGen 911 Caucus in their mission of advancing 9-1-1 services nationwide; and

6) Recognize individuals for their heroism and leadership in the public safety field.

Board Member Expectations

1) Board Meetings

• a) Board members who miss three consecutive Board meetings are subject to removal from the Board.

• b) Board members who cease to be qualified for their Board seats (e.g., no longer employed, etc.) are removed from the Board immediately by action of the Bylaws.

2) Board Committees

• a) Each Committee has a Chair who leads the Committee to its appointed duties or tasks.

• b) Board Members are expected to serve on one or more Committees and to actively support the Committee’s agenda.

3) Upon appointment, a Board Member must sign a Board of Directors Conflict of Interest Policy concerning the fulfillment of the duties as a member of the Board, and otherwise fully comply with all Institute Bylaws, policies (including our Antitrust policy), and rules.

Officers

The Board votes and annually elects a Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer.

Terms of Office / Re-Election

The term for a member of the Board is two (2) years.  Assuming continued or re-qualification for an industry segment, there is no Board re-election limit; however, you may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in any Officer position.

Voting Process

All qualified candidates complete, and accurate nomination forms/Affidavits of Candidacy submitted before the deadline will be included on the ballot.

Each NG9-1-1 Institute member may cast one (1) vote for:

• a) A candidate representing the same category that the Voter belongs to (as noted by the Voter on his/her ballot).

• b) One (1) vote for each Member-At-Large (General) candidate.

• c) If no candidate is on the ballot in the same category as the Voter, then the Voter can only vote for the Member-At-Large (General) candidate(s).

Nomination Process

If you are submitting a self-nomination, please renew your membership or become a member. Membership is free and easy - (Join Here)

For both third-party and self-nomination, submit a registration and all required forms. Please make each form a separate PDF or Word Document.

NOTE: Select information (not contact information) and the candidate’s election statement will be used for the nomination profile during the election process and distributed to the NG9-1-1 Institute membership. It will also be published on the NG9-1-1 Institute’s website during the open voting period.

Please direct any questions to executivedirector@ng911institute.org.

Schedule/Deadlines - 2025 Election

Call For Nominations OPEN Aug 28

Call for Nominations CLOSE Sep 12

Member Voting Period OPEN Sep 17

Member Voting Period CLOSE Oct 1

New Board Members Announced Oct 8

New Board Members Terms Begin [October Board Meeting] Oct 15

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q - What is the time commitment for Board service?

A - Board members are expected to attend the Monthly (:30min) online remote Board meetings, attend Insitute events, and volunteer for other duties such as committee assignments.

Q – Can I run for any Board Position?

A – No.  You can only run for a vacancy in a category for which you qualify and that is accepting nominations this election cycle.  For example, if you work for a Consumer Telco - General, you could only be nominated in the categories of “Consumer Telco – General” or “Member-At-Large - General”, but not both categories, and only if a vacancy (or more than one vacancy) is open this election period.

Q – How does the NG9-1-1 Institute determine the categories for which I may vote and the company I am affiliated with?

A – All information is from your membership registration.  All cast votes are verified with the current membership roster.  When voting, NG9-1-1 Institute members must declare a “category” and provide additional information. You can update your information at any time via the membership link.

Q – What happens if there are candidate qualification question, in the event of a vote tie, or any other election question?

A – The Board of Directors, and by delegation its Election Committee, are exclusively empowered in the Bylaws to resolve and/all ties and/or other qualification/election questions, and all decisions of the Board are final and non-appealable.

Q – Are Board Members paid for service, travel, or expenses?

A – No.  Board Members are volunteers and are not compensated for general Board work, travel, or incidental expenses.  However, upon pre-approval by the Board or the Executive Director, and if the action is related to a Board duty, a Board Member may be reimbursed for an expense or limited travel.  This compensation is also subject to notice and rules of the Board member’s employer, and the Board member would be responsible for all applicable taxes, and to notify his/her employer of the compensation.

Updated 8/23