Each year, the COMP Awards and Nominations Committee is responsible for presenting to members a slate of candidates for vacancies on the COMP Board of Directors. COMP is currently accepting applications to fill four (4) vacancy on the Board. Information on the vacant positions can be found below. 

With the exception of the President, any member may be nominated to a specific position on the COMP Board provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria for the position. To be eligible for election, nominees must: 

• Be members in good standing of COMP and be able to demonstrate related volunteer or committee experience. 
• Have the support of a minimum of two (2) other members in good standing. 

Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 PM on March 13, 2026.  

CURRENT VACANCIES 

Vice President

The Vice-President serves a two-year term and then typically is willing to transition into a two-year term as president, followed by a further 2-year term as Past President. The Vice President has the following responsibilities: 

• In absence or disability of the President they shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President.
• Serves as Co-Chair on the COMP/CCPM Joint Ethics Committee.
• Performs such other duties as shall from time to time be imposed upon them by the Board.
  

Treasurer

The Treasurer serves a three-year term and has the following responsibilities:

• To work in conjunction with other Board members in the best interest of the organization.
• Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in all Board and Executive Committee meetings. In-person meetings are held in conjunction with the ASM and there may be up to 4 Board teleconferences.
• To ensure that a yearly budget is developed with input from the Board and maintains full and accurate actual and projected revenue and expenditures.
• To maintain custody of the corporate seal and of all COMP funds and securities and maintains accurate account of receipt and disbursements and deposits.
• Submits written reports to the Board as required to provide an overview of activities related to their portfolio.
• Monitors and projects risks associated financial decision-making and helps the Board make informed decisions related to the fiscal health of the association.
  

Directors-at-large (2)

Directors-at-large serve a three-year term and have the following responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction with other Board members in the best interest of the organization.
• Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in all Board meetings. In-person meetings are held in conjunction with the ASM and there may be up to 4 teleconferences.
• Be prepared and willing to Chair a COMP standing committee.
  

Note: 2026 Director-at-large vacancies are associated with the Imaging Committee and the Quality Assurance and Radiation Safety Advisory Committee (QARSAC). Three (3) Directors are seeking re-election. 

COMP members in good standing will be eligible for nomination.   

March 13, 2026 5:00 PM ET is the deadline to submit a complete application as detailed below. 

Applications are considered complete when the following have been received by COMP: 

• The online application form which includes a short biography (helpful to include comment on why you believe you are suited to the role you are nominating for) and conflict of interest attestation 
• Signatures of a minimum of two members in good standing who support the candidate through the online nomination form. 
• Applications will be acknowledged within two (2) business days of receipt. 
  

ELECTIONS 
Should the number of nominees exceed the number of vacancies, the Awards and Nominations Committee will prepare a slate of candidates for election using the names of individuals responding to the call for nominations. The qualifications of the individuals on the slate will be made available to the Board for its consideration and approval at least 10-days before the voting date.  The voting date is the day on which the voting package including access to the electronic ballot will be sent to the members. The Board may include a recommendation that members elect Directors from among the individuals whose names are on the slate – a Suggested List of Candidates. Should a Suggested List of Candidates be recommended by the Board, those candidates who do not make the Suggested List will have the opportunity to withdraw their application prior to the member voting package being distributed.  

Each voting member shall be sent by email a voting package containing a copy of the slate of candidates with background information on each, together with notice of the voting deadline. 

KEY DATES 

March 13, 2026 5:00 PM ET is the deadline to submit a complete application. 

March 2026: Nominees will be contacted to advise whether they fulfill the eligibility criteria for nomination. 

March 2026: If there are more qualified applicants than seats available, nominees will be informed if they have been included on the Suggested List of Candidates. 

April 2026: If the number of candidates exceeds the number of director vacancies, an election shall proceed. 

May 2026: Candidates will be informed of the results of the election. 

June 2026: Notification of members elected will be announced on or before the Annual General Meeting.