Meridian Board Members are generally elected for three-year terms. Each year, Meridian holds Board elections to fill vacancies resulting from expired terms or other vacancies. This year, Members vote to elect four (4) Directors to the Board.

Nomination and election process

The nomination and election process is held each year from approximately November – March.

The Nominating Committee (the “Committee”) operates independently of the Board of Directors and is responsible for maintaining the integrity and quality of Meridian’s nomination and election process. All applications are reviewed, with only those meeting eligibility, attributes, and Board Selection Criteria advancing as Qualified Candidates. Annually, the Board approves the Board Selection Criteria to support the identification of candidates who possess the appropriate skills, experience, and leadership required to provide effective oversight of Meridian Credit Union.

An external search firm assists in evaluating applicants, conducting interviews, and providing anonymized assessments of applicants, from which the Committee evaluates and then selects a shortlist of candidates for further interviews. Following interviews, the Committee recommends candidates equal to the number of Board vacancies, assuring Members that these Recommended Nominees best positioned to meet the Board’s current needs. Applicants not interviewed or recommended may still request placement on the election ballot as Non-Recommended Nominees, in accordance with Meridian’s by-laws and policies.

Important links

• Nomination and Election Process Policy (PDF, 300 KB)
• Duties of Directors Policy (PDF, 260 KB)

Still have questions?

Please contact our Returning Officer at [email protected]