Call for Leadership Nominations

Nomination Considerations for Nominators

Nominators cannot nominate more than two candidates.
Nominations shall last for two years; after two years a new nomination must be submitted.
Executive Committee members are prohibited from submitting nominations or referral letters for Board or Officer positions.

Nomination Considerations for Candidates

Candidates must be Heart Rhythm Society members (excluding Trainee, Emeritus, and Affiliate members and those primarily employed by industry).
Early Career candidates must self-nominate; self-nomination is optional for all other candidates (please note separate Early Career nomination form).
At-large members of the Nominations Subcommittee or the Governance Committee are not eligible to be nominated for elected office.
Former Board members are eligible to be nominated, provided they have not served on the Board for at least two years following the year in which they last served on the Board.
Candidates must submit current disclosure forms, to be reviewed by both the Nominations and Ethics Committees.
Potential Board Members must agree to divest relevant relationships to ensure that their total disclosure amount is less than $100,000, and less than $50,000 with a single company, excluding research and fellowship support, prior to their start, and throughout their term, on the Board.
Board members are ineligible to serve as Editor-in-Chief of another heart-rhythm-related journal.
Current committee and subcommittee Chairs and Vice Chairs shall not continue these roles at the end of the term if elected to the Board.

For Board of Trustees Positions

Board of Trustees Eligibility Requirements

Candidates to be considered include members who serve in existing HRS leadership positions (such as chairs for committee, subcommittees, task forces, working/writing groups and think tanks; team leaders; course directors; associate editors; and editors in chief.).

Candidates may include Society members who have not served in an HRS leadership position, but have experience or expertise that would be beneficial (i.e., represents a diverse aspect of members, exhibits unique skills or experience in the electrophysiology field; has demonstrated strong leadership in another organization, etc.) The qualities listed below are expected of all Board members.

Qualities of a Successful Board Member

Understanding of the EP ecosystem
Passion for the HRS vision
Knowledge of some aspects of HRS and eagerness to learn more
Confidence to speak up at board meetings and clearly express ideas
Active listening skills
Ability to work collaboratively internally and with other Societies
Unique point of view and willingness to express contrary thoughts/opinions
A diverse experience, honoring others with diverse experiences
Willingness to make decisions and support the Board's decisions
Strategic-thinking without micro-managing
Forward-thinking with a tolerance for risk-taking
Stewardship
Willingness to exercise fiscal responsibility
Commitment to be prepared for and attend all board meetings and calls
Dedication to developing future HRS leaders
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated exemplary ethical behavior
Devotion to the greater good

For the Early Career Board Position

Early Career Eligibility Requirements: An Early Career Member, defined as a professional who has completed arrhythmia training and started working in an arrhythmia-related field within the last 5 years, may serve a one-year non-renewable term on the Board.
Qualities of a Successful Early Career Board Member: •   Creative problem solver
•   Team player
•   Comfortable expressing views and suggestions to those more senior
•   Proven leadership

For Officer Positions

The Board of Trustees Eligibility Requirements above also apply to officers. Additional requirements follow.

Secretary/Treasurer Eligibility Requirements

Completion of a three (3) year term on the Board
Ability to work collaboratively with CFO
Attention to detail
Accountability
Financial acumen
Commitment
Continuous learning
Impact and influence
Organizational knowledge
Problem solving

2nd Vice President Eligibility Requirements

Completion of a three (3) year term on the Board
Committed to devoting the necessary time for successful service
Ability to work collaboratively with CEO
Organizational knowledge
Decision making skills
Ability to serve as a mentor/coach and willingness to be mentored
Committed to strengthening professional networks and leadership skills
Internationally positioned
Conflict resolution capabilities
Consensus builder
Coalition builder
Change leader
Impactful and influential
Well known in the field
Conducts efficient meetings
Ability to solve problems and resolve crises
Recognition that the President's principal role is toimplement the Strategic Plan, not a personal agenda

Nominations Review Process

The Nominations Subcommittee’s review will be conducted in two stages. An initial review will determine the candidates to be forwarded to the second stage based on a variety of factors (nomination letters, biographical sketches, disclosures, self-appraisal questionnaires, record of service to the Society and/or the profession, along with an analysis of the Board's commitment to diversity and requirements for specific skills, experience or knowledge). Those forwarded to the second stage will be interviewed by members of the Nominations Subcommittee. The final slate will be presented to the current Board members and then sent to the voting membership for approval.

Additional Resources

Nominations are no longer being accepted for the 2023 - 2024 term.

Questions can be directed to governance@hrsonline.org.

Heart Rhythm Society Statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

HRS stakeholders share a common passion for accomplishing our mission to end death and suffering from heart rhythm disorders.

We believe our diverse backgrounds, experiences and interests are assets in reaching that goal, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in all our activities, where everyone feels valued, respected, and welcome.

We strive to have organizational leaders who represent all aspects of our diversity and who promote the diversity, equity, and inclusion that are essential to our success.