House of Delegates At-Large Delegates Position Description

Term

  • Three-year terms
  • One At-Large Delegate: Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered position, one At-Large Delegate: Early Practitioner, and one At-Large Delegate: Retired position
  • Elected delegates serve a three-year term and may be elected to a second three-year term for a total of six consecutive years. After serving two consecutive three-year terms, one year away from the HOD is required before running for an At-Large Delegate position. Delegates appointed to complete a vacant term may still run for and serve two consecutive full terms.
  • CDR and Student At-Large delegates serve a two-year term.
  • No individual may serve more than 12 years in the HOD.

                                                                                                         

Part I: Qualifications

  • Demonstrated leadership in professional issues
  • Demonstrated ability to network and communicate with one's peers and colleagues
  • Demonstrated ability to represent members' issues
  • Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration preferred
  • Selected from outside of the HOD membership

For the At-Large Delegate: Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR)

  • Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered member of the Academy in the Active or Retired classification
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities to strengthen and expand Nutrition and Dietetics Technician programs and membership

For the At-Large Delegate: Early Practitioner

  • Member of the Academy in the Active or Retired classification
  • Credentialed RDN or NDTR for 5 years or less

For the At-Large Delegate: Retired

  • Member of Academy in the Retired classification OR can demonstrate retirement from full time employment

Part II: Requirements

Time

The at-large delegate position requires a time commitment of approximately 2-3 hours per month. Time is needed for conference calls, correspondence, planning, etc. Employer support in advance is encouraged.

Overview of Meetings

  • Live HOD Meetings for 90 minutes  every other month (subject to change)
  • Asynchronous work expected in alternating months

Part IV: Recommended Skill Sets and Attributes

The universal skill set applies to all positions on the national ballot.

Specific to At-Large Delegates

  • Ability to engage a constituent group and reflect on the issues of the group represented
  • Effectively solicits and disseminates input and feedback
  • Ability to identify and address trends and issues that impact the profession
  • Networks and reflect the issues of the group represented

Part V: Functions

  • Serves as a member of the House of Delegates
  • Participates in HOD and BOD committees and task forces as assigned
  • Performs functions, as needed, to assist in facilitating the work of the House
  • Networks and reflect the issues of the group represented
  • Serves as liaison to other groups as requested by the Speaker
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Speaker