2026 Elections
2026 Nomination and Elections
Are you drawn towards the project management profession? Would being a board member, and working with a dynamic team of like-minded individuals be of interest to you? If the answer is yes, the PMI Lakeshore Ontario Chapter is looking for board members.
Term of Office
Eight (8) Director positions will be up for election this year. The top five (5) successful candidates, ranked by number of votes received, will each assume a 2-year term. The remaining three (3) positions will be for a 1-year term.
2026 - Election Schedule
Election Schedule
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Date |
Milestone |
Details |
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Apr 6, 2026 |
Nominations open |
Candidate Nomination Forms may be submitted |
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Apr 27, 2026 |
Nominations close |
Candidate Nomination Forms to be submitted by the deadline |
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Apr 29, 2026 |
Candidate Confirmation |
Confirmation of slate of candidates |
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May 1, 2026 |
Campaign Period starts |
Video is permitted during nomination period |
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May 29, 2026 |
Campaign Period ends |
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Jun 4, 2026 |
Voting Opens |
Online polls open |
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Jun 21, 2026 |
Voting Closes |
Online polls close |
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Jun 25, 2026 |
Results Announced |
Results announced to members |
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TBD |
Special Meeting |
In case of a tie vote between two or more candidates |
Candidate Instructions
If you wish to run for a director position, please follow these instructions. We recommend that you review the Board Application Checklist before you start the application.
- Complete the 2026 - Candidate Application Form. The following forms will need to be signed and attached to the application.
PMILOC Volunteer Agreement
PMI Ethics and Professional Code of Conduct - Once the form is completed, it will be sent to the Returning Officer at [email protected] and a copy will be sent to the email address provided on the form.
- You are required to have two PMI Lakeshore Ontario Chapter members support your candidacy. Instruct your two nominating members that upon receiving your email, they must provide confirmation of receipt by forwarding the same email to the Returning Officer using the same [email protected] e-mail address by the Nominations Closing date.
- Anyone interested in running for the Director position MUST submit their completed application form and the support emails to the Election Committee by the Nomination Closing date April 27, 2026 at 05:00 P.M.
- If you require further information, please send an e-mail message to [email protected]. Please visit 2026 - PMILOC Elections Candidate Page beginning April 6, 2026 to learn more about the candidates.
- At the chapter level and also at the PMI Board of Directors level, candidates running for a position may communicate on a one-on-one basis with individuals about their experience and qualifications. However, no mass communications should be sent or posted on the web from any person (candidate or other) about the election, unless they are official communications from the nominating committee, or a chapter designated body.
Board Election Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Interested in being a chapter board member? You probably have some questions.
What kind of commitment will this involve?
What are the benefits of serving as a chapter board member?
Where can I find more information about specific role descriptions?
When do newly elected board members take up their role? What training will I get for the role?
I'm interested in being considered for an elected board member role, what's the next step?
What kind of commitment will this involve?
Board members are expected to be actively involved and visibly present at a variety of chapter events as they relate to their duties. Generally speaking, an elected board member can expect to spend up to 25 - 30 hours a month on their duties. It varies with the role. As a board member, you will have one or more teams that report to you and there will be additional meetings to manage teams and projects. In addition, elected board members must attend monthly Board meetings (approximately 2.5 hours), a monthly operations meeting conference call, the annual strategic planning events (1 or 2 days), an annual Director meeting (half day), and monthly Chapter dinner meetings.
What are the benefits of serving as a board member?
As a board member, you will have an opportunity to develop your own management, leadership and project management skills. The Chapter will provide leadership development opportunities for its board members, which may include attending PMI Region 3 Meeting and PMI Global Leadership Institute Meetings (LIM). Being a board member provides you with great networking opportunities, and of course PDUs.
Where can I find more information about specific role descriptions?
The board member roles and responsibilities descriptions are available on our Operations Page Operations Organization.
When do newly elected board members take up their role? What training will I get for the role?
Elections are held every year in March/April and newly elected board members take their positions effective January 1st of the following year. The outgoing board member is responsible for training as part of a three-month transition process.
I'm interested in being considered for an elected board member role, what's the next step?
First of all, take the time to read through the position's roles and responsibilities. Contact the current board member and learn more from them.
If you are ready to take the next step, then please contact the Nominations Committee Chair at [email protected] for more details.
