Regional Panels of the Royal Academy of Dance operate under by-laws established by the Academy. Those by-laws require that (1) one-third of the membership retire after three years of membership to allow for new members to join, and (2) the officers step down each year to insure free and fair elections. In accordance with these by-laws, no panel members are eligible for retirement this year. Panel officers will be stepping down again this year and may be nominated for re-election to their positions by the members.




Nominations for new members are welcomed. Full membership on the Panel requires active membership in the Academy. Friends of the Panel are also welcome to join in a non-voting capacity. Elections of officers will be held at the Annual General Meeting. Nominations for the Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary positions must be submitted in writing at least 28 days prior to the meeting and must be signed by the nominator and another Panel member as a second. Present officers are eligible for re-election. Nominations must be received by October 1st, 2008, and will be taken from the floor at the meeting providing that the nominee has agreed to be included on the ballot.