2025 ETCIC Board Elections - Nominations Open
July 30, 2025/Safar 5, 1447 AH
Insha Allah we will be holding Elections for Seven Board positions (see descriptions below) for the Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center (ETCIC). The election will be held online through a secure on-line voting portal.
Positions
There are 7 seats up for election this year,Fivefor2 yearTerm
1. President
2.Secretary and Communications Director
3.Treasurer
4.Women Engagement Director
5.Fundraising Director
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6.Operations Director/Vice President
7.Social Director
Eligibility to vote/run for Office
**Note****ETCIC Liability Insurance requires that all ETCIC Board Members must undergo a background screening.**The background screening is similar to those conducted for public school volunteering or for employment.All candidates running for an ETCIC Board position must agree to this background screening if elected.
Additional Criteria One Board Member per Family
Election Process
Nomination Process
THE NOMINATION PERIOD STARTS NOW AND WILL END On August 10th at 5:00 PM
Election Committee
IMPORTANT DATES(may be modified at election committee discretion):
Nomination Period: starts now and ends on August 10th at 5:00 PM
Nomination Acceptance and Nominee Statement: August 10th to August 22nd
ELECTION PERIOD:
Begins August 25th and ends Sep 8th at 5:00 PM
In-person voting for those with no email addresses:
Sunday September 7th between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Position Descriptions (From Bylaws)
1. President (2-year term)
The President shall be the lead officer of ETCIC and shall preside at all Board meetings. The President shall be responsible for providing the vision and direction to ETCIC and shall oversee the long term goals and purposes of ETCIC. The President shall also be responsible for the overall functioning of ETCIC, leading community meetings, actively resolving community/organizational issues, acting as the face of ETCIC to the community and be active in fundraising and planning efforts.
2. Secretary and Communications Coordinator - (2-year term)
The Secretary and Communications Director shall be a dual role. In the role of Secretary, the Secretary shall be responsible for calling meetings of the Board and the Active Members. The Secretary shall additionally be responsible for maintaining and updating organization documents such as Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and any government filings (apart from taxes), keeping the minutes of the Board and Active Member meetings, providing meeting notices and preparing any necessary certified copies of corporate records.
In the role of Communications Director, the Communications Director shall be responsible for managing the communication of ETCIC within and outside the community. The Communications Director shall work with the
Board of Directors and the President for creating an overall communication strategy for ETCIC and shall then be responsible for executing the strategy. This shall include managing all forms of
communication of ETCIC including maintaining community posting board, community outreach, working with and creating relationships with
government officials, media and the larger community.
3. Treasurer (2-year term)
The Treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining detailed financial accounts of ETCIC and for disbursing organizational funds as authorized and in accordance with proper procedures as defined by the Board and in
compliance with audit requirements for a nonprofit organization. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for tax filings and shall be the main contact person for any financial audits. The Treasurer shall additionally be responsible for furnishing detailed financial records to the Board on a regular basis and/or at Active Membership Meetings. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for maintaining the membership list for ETCIC.
4. Women Engagement Coordinator - (2-year term)
The Women Engagement Director shall be responsible for identifying and developing areas of involvement and leadership for women. The Women Engagement Director shall also lead and implement activities and programs for women, including but not limited to religious, social, educational, cultural, volunteering and leadership activities and programs.
The Women Engagement Director shall be an advocate for women at ETCIC, especially in creating an open and welcoming environment and will recommend and advise the board on matters pertaining to women engagement, involvement and leadership in ETCIC.
5. Fundraising Coordinator - (2-year term)
The Fundraising Director shall be responsible for managing all aspects of fundraising for ETCIC. The Fundraising Director shall specifically be
responsible for creating relationships with key donors and organizations and creating presentations and materials specifically geared towards helping raise funds for ETCIC. The Fundraising Director shall also be responsible for soliciting grants for the benefit of the organization and organizing special fundraising events such as Annual fundraisers, Taraweeh fundraisers, etc.
6. Operations Director and Vice President - (1-year term)
The Operations Director and Vice President shall be responsible for maintenance and operations of ETCICs facilities, creating specific programs not assigned or falling under any of the other officer responsibilities and volunteer recruitment and retention. The Operations
Director and Vice President shall also assist the President in running ETCIC and shall also act as the interim President in the absence, resignation, disability of the President or for any other reason due to which ETCIC may not have an elected President and shall continue until the President of ETCIC returns or a new President for ETCIC is elected.
7. Social Director - (1-year term)
The Social Director shall be responsible for organizing all social activities of ETCIC. These events shall include all family social activities, picnics, etc. The Social Director shall have the oversight and guidance responsibility for youth group activities and shall be the liaison between the youth groups and the Board. The Social Director shall also be responsible for establishing and maintaining social services.
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Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center
12585 Hudson Road South
Afton,MN55001
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