Please be advised that Mr. Edmund Grant, CPPO, CPPB has vacated his position as NIGP Treasurer in order to focus on career demands. Accordingly, the NIGP Board of Directors is required to appoint a successor to fill Mr. Grant’s unexpired term as Treasurer through June 30, 2014. The successor will be eligible for reappointment for 2 consecutive terms of 3 years.

THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING A SUCCESSOR IS AS FOLLOWS:

1.  ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES must meet this criteria:

a.  All potential candidates shall be a member of NIGP.
b.  All potential candidates shall hold either a current certification as a Certified Public Procurement
     Officer (CPPO) and/or as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) issued by the
     Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) and/or hold a current certification
     issued by a professional purchasing organization recognized by NIGP.
c.  Eligible candidates shall not be a current member of the Board of Directors.

It is desirable that potential candidates be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and practical experience in, the Institute’s governance structure through assignments to Institute committees and/or task forces. It is also desirable that potential candidates be able to demonstrate leadership qualities through the NIGP Chapter Affiliate network and/or through other collegial associations that serve the public procurement community.

It is further desirable that candidates have related experience in budgeting, financial management, and risk assessment.

2.  APPLICATIONS from candidates seeking appointment as NIGP Treasurer must submit their application 
    to the Governance Committee by Wednesday, February 20, 2013, close of business. 
    The full application includes:

a.  Letter of interest
b.  Current resume
c.  Application to Serve as NIGP Treasurer

Applications may be mailed to the NIGP, Attention: Governance Committee, at 151 Spring Street, Herndon, VA 20170; faxed to (703) 736-2818; or scanned and emailed to Rick Grimm CPPO, CPPB, NIGP’s Chief Executive, at rgrimm@nigp.org by the February 20 deadline.

3. TIMELINE FOR APPOINTMENT: After the deadline has passed, The NIGP Governance Committee will
    review applications of eligible candidates and forward a recommendation of no more than two candidates
    to the NIGP Board of Directors for further consideration.

The NIGP Board of Directors will make its final selection for the appointment of NIGP Treasurer no later than March 4, 2013.

4. COMMITMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Members who are interested in serving as NIGP Treasurer
    should be aware of the financial and time commitments:

Minimum out–of-the-office commitments will include four face-to-face meetings each year at various locations,
plus the possibility of occasional telephonic meetings. 

a.  Annual Forum (July/August) - Four Days in Conjunction with the Annual Forum
b.  Fall Meeting: (October/November) - Two Days
c.  Annual Budget Conference (February/March) - One Day
d.  Spring Meeting (March/April) - Two Days

Once appointed, the Treasurer will serve as Chair of the Finance Committee and is strongly
encouraged to attend the annual budget conference in Herndon, Virginia on March 22, 2013.

Read the Overview of Functions and Expectations

5. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS should be directed to: 

Rick Grimm, CPPO, CPPB
Chief Executive Officer
rgrimm@nigp.org