[Updated 4/11/2024]

The Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) has begun its 2024 election process for filling expiring board seats.  BBRSDA is calling for candidate nominations from Bristol Bay driftnet (S03T) permit holders to fill two expiring seats on its board of directors. Candidates will be eligible for any seat that they qualify for. BBRSDA board members are responsible for overseeing BBRSDA activities; approving budgets, policies, and direction; and providing strategic guidance to the organization to ensure resources are being directed towards the needs of our members.

  • Seat B – Alaska Resident Seat

  • Seat E – Non-Resident Seat

All S03T permit owners (as of 12/31/2023) are eligible to vote in BBRSDA board elections. BBRSDA will again use an electronic voting process this year, but members may opt for a paper ballot and election packet. Regardless of how members vote, each vote will be anonymous and each permit will only be able to cast one ballot. Using a secure electronic voting platform to execute our election will make the process easier for members and reduce costs.

On or before March 25, BBRSDA will send an electronic ballot to each permit holder. This text message will be sent to the phone number associated with each member’s permit, or to the mobile phone number provided to us by members. Members can change this number by returning the voter information card mailed to you in January or by emailing contact information changes to info@bbrsda.com (provided you include the unique voter ID key found on your voter information card or a copy of an alternative form of identification). The election link will also be sent to your email address, if officially provided by mailing the card or by email with your voter ID. You will use the link to securely enter your votes into the electronic voting platform, hosted by ElectionBuddy. This process will make voting more convenient, faster, reduce BBRSDA costs, and avoid the need for members to pay for postage in order to cast their vote. If BBRSDA does not have a phone number or email address on file, the member will receive a paper ballot.

2024 BOARD ELECTION TIMELINE

  • January 16: Election Notice and Call for Candidates letter mailed to all BBRSDA members

  • January 16: Election Notice and Call for Candidates information posted to BBRSDA website

  • February 15: Deadline for submitting Candidate Nomination materials

  • February 21: Board Candidate information posted to BBRSDA website

  • February 24: Deadline for opt-outs and paper ballot requests

  • March 8: Paper ballots and election packets mailed out

  • March 25: Electronic ballots texted & emailed out

  • April 9: Deadline for electronic and paper ballots (must be received by election vendor by this date)

  • April 12 (or earlier): Election results posted to BBRSDA website

Note: election results may be posted sooner if available.

2024 BOARD CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS

The nomination period for the 2024 election closed on February 15th.


The member-elected volunteer board provides financial and policy guidance for the Association and oversees management of the BBRSDA. The election process is conducted under the terms of the BBRSDA’s bylaws.