NMHIMA Nominations and Elections
Update to Policies and Procedures
Due to continuous low NMHIMA membership involvement in nominations, elections, and volunteerism, The NMHIMA Board Member approved the following updates to its Nominations and Elections.
Vote 1
If there are only two nominees, and one is a current NMHIMA Board Member seeking to move up the ranks, NMHIMA Board Member will have priority. If there is more than one nominee, an interview will be conducted for the position being considered, and a quorum vote by NMHIMA Board Members.
Vote 2
The NMHIMA Board Members will conduct the final vote via an NMHIMA Board Member quorum vote if there is less than 10% of Nomination participation from the NMHIMA membership. If there is more than one nominee, an interview will be conducted for the position being considered, and a quorum vote by NMHIMA Board Members.
Vote 3
The President-Elect nominee 2 requirements:
- NMHIMA members (required)
- One of the following:
- A current Health Information Management System (HIMS) Leader or Health Administration.
- AHIMA Certified (CCA, RHIA, etc.)