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PLMA Opens Call for Board of Directors

DEADLINE: Friday, October 2, 2026
Self-nominations from PLMA member organizations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors the 2027 – 2029 term. If you plan to seek election, you must complete the Board of Directors Nomination Form by Friday, October 2, 2026. The form requires that you include a brief statement of your qualifications, your goals for the organization, and initiatives that you want to champion.

Please note the following terms regarding service specific to this election: 

You must have a PLMA account to access the nomination form.
If you have an existing account, or you need to reset your password, please visit the Current Members Login page to begin.
To create a PLMA account, please visit the Create Your PLMA Profile Page and follow the instructions to begin.
Current Board Members are listed on the PLMA Leadership Page.

Job Description

PLMA looks to the Board of Directors to provide strategic leadership and vision to assist the Executive Director with tactical support in the operation of the Association consistent with the Board’s direction. Tasks include:

  • Review, Understand, and Comply with the duties and responsibilities of the Board as described in the PLMA Bylaws

  • Understand, Comply with, and Assist in Enforcement of all PLMA Policies

  • Actively support the delivery of a strategic objective or other
    working group and participate in the Strategic Planning process

  • Participate in quarterly Board Meetings to ensure quorum is met

  • Participate in Conference Planning and Presentation Evaluation

  • Review, Edit, and Discuss new or revised PLMA Policies. Be present to vote to accept or reject policies

  • Provide feedback on materials and reports submitted by Executive Director for review

  • Participate in at least one PLMA Board committee

  • Become involved in other PLMA activities as they arise

  • Proactively promote PLMA and especially its conferences and membership in PLMA

A group of eight people sit and stand around a wooden table with laptops, notebooks, and papers, while two people in the center shake hands during a meeting.

The Board of Directors meets via conference call quarterly and at other times as deemed necessary. Members must remain an employee of a PLMA member organization for the length of their term, and are expected to participate in the meetings. There is no compensation or travel reimbursement from PLMA.

Nomination Process

Any employee of a PLMA member that is Sustaining and Advisory Level in good standing may self-nominate Board Members.

Election Process

The Leadership Council will vote in the Board of Directors election electronically from Thursday, October 15 through Monday, November 2. Candidates may record a brief video statement for electors to review alongside nomination details in the weeks prior to the election.  These materials will be posted on the PLMA website.

Sincerely,
Eric Ricucci
Baltimore Gas and Electric

Primary Contact: Cynthia Hunt Jaehne, Executive Director, PLMA, cjaehne@flexload.org