The Bayside Neighborhood Association has voted to expand our board by up to 2 new seats. All who “live work or play” in Bayside are eligible to submit their name to the Nominating Committee for consideration; two-thirds of the final board makeup will be Bayside residents.

Please send potential nominees’ names and addresses to:  info@baysideportland.org 

Deadline for submissions is Friday April 25. 

Qualifications for nomination by the committee include: 

• Previous involvement with the BNA (attending meetings, community cleanups, former BNA board or committee service, etc.)
• Positive leadership and collaborative qualities
• Having demonstrated that one has the best interests of the Bayside Neighborhood Association and the neighborhood in mind. 

The Nominating Committee will determine who is eligible according to our Bylaws and Elections Policy, verify interest, publish a final slate of candidates May 1, and announce that slate at the May 6 regular board meeting.

Board service includes one monthly 1-2 hour board meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 PM; participation on a committee or team; and attending, participating, or leading BNA community events and activities. Before submitting your or another’s name, please read the information linked below to learn more about the rights & responsibilities of BNA board members. 

The election of board members will be held at our Annual Meeting on Sat May 31st, venue TBD. 

Elections Process Summary:

• Today – Submissions for consideration by the nominating committed accepted at info@baysideportland.org
• April 25 – Last day for submissions to the Nominating Committee
• May 1 – Nominating Committee announces the final slate of nominated candidates
• May 6 – Regularly scheduled board meeting – Board votes on attached amendments
• May 31 – Annual Meeting – General Members who sign a membership form vote on board candidates
• June 3 – Regular monthly board meeting – Board selects its 4 officers

Hope to hear from you!

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In addition, at the May 6 BNA board meeting, the Board will vote on proposed amendments to BNA Bylaws and Elections Policy. Please see attached below.

Summary of proposed bylaws changes:

• Revised election process – individual candidates must receive a majority of “yes” votes from valid ballots cast, and are elected to open seats from most to least votes until seats are filled
• The board president is elected by the board, from among current board members, like other officers (VP, secretary, treasurer)
• Organizational seats are elected by the board – previously organizational representatives ran against individual board members
• Shifting some of the detailed requirements and processes from the bylaws into a policy document (board residency requirements, board size, schedule for alternating board slates, handling of ties, etc.)
• Adding our newly revised mission statement to our bylaws!

Redlined documents showing exact wording of proposed amendments:
BNA Bylaws – Amendments Proposed for Board Vote 5/6/25
BNA Nominating & Election Policy – Amendments Proposed for Board Vote 5/6/25