Governance

Our Board

Federation bylaws

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[Approved by the membership at the 2020 Annual Meeting of Members] 

Committees

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Board nomination process

In preparation for the annual Board elections, the Governance and Nominating Committee meets following the close of nominations to review the list of candidates for all vacant Board positions submitted by the members and the Board, and put forward a slate of recommended candidates for election at the Annual Meeting.

The members of the 2025-26 Governance & Nominating Committee are:

  • Barrington Walker, Committee Chair
  • Annie Pilote,
  • David Malloy
  • Genevieve Fuji Johnson 

2026 Call for Nominations

The Federation is now accepting nominations for four (4) positions on the Board of Directors. Members are invited to nominate qualified candidates for this position by February 27, 2026, at midnight ET. The election of new Board members will take place during the 2026 Annual Meeting.  

Current priorities include Francophone and Québec representation, disciplinary breadth within the social sciences, and institutional and scholarly perspectives.

To submit a nomination, please contact Anna Maria Abou-Mrad at aaboumrad@federationhss.ca.  

Any questions about the Board nominations, please contact aaboumrad@federationhss.ca.

Annual Meeting

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Read the Election rules and procedures