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2024 Election Connection

Voting is Closed.

The annual meeting of shareholders concluded on July 13, 2024. Please read the recap HERE. 

Election Materials have been mailed and are available online below on May 24, 2024!

2024 Goldbelt Election Materials have been mailed to Shareholders. Shareholders, including those with electronic delivery status, can access election materials - the 2023 Goldbelt Annual Report, 2024 Proxy Statement, and Goldbelt Proxy - at MyGoldbeltThe Goldbelt Board of Directors encourages shareholders to review the annual report and proxy statement thoroughly before voting their proxy. Proxies can be submitted via mail, email, fax, in-person, or through the online voting portal at goldbeltvote.com

Materials can be viewed 1) on Goldbeltvote.com 2) on this Election Connection page by clicking the pictures of the materials, and 3) on the Publications page of MyGoldbelt.com

2024 Election Timeline

Election Materials 

2024 Election Materials and 2023 Annual Report have been mailed out on May 24, 2024. Click documents below to have materials open in a new window.

2023 Annual Report

Learn How to Vote an Online Ballot or Paper Proxy

What Serving on the Board Means

Expectations for Directorship

Goldbelt holds open elections where any Goldbelt shareholder with voting shares 18 years or older can submit an online application during the Candidate Acceptance Period to be considered for inclusion on the corporate proxy materials.

FOR CONSIDERATION WHEN APPLYING TO BE ON THE BOARD

  • Board Directors are expected to attend 12 regular board meetings per year, usually held the first Friday of every month, special Board meetings, quarterly meetings, strategic planning meetings, committee meetings they have been assigned to, up to 6 shareholder meetings, and the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. These meetings require periodic travel within and outside the state of Alaska and seldom on weekends.
  • The Goldbelt Board of Directors is a compensated position set by resolution.
    • Directors are paid a $500 stipend per board meeting they attend (excludes committee meetings).
    • Meals and lodging are provided and paid for by Goldbelt during travel meetings.
    • Directors are paid a flat monthly board fee as well as a stipend for each board meeting they attend. No stipend is paid for committee meetings.
  • Board Directors will be expected to understand and adhere to the following hierarchy of laws, policies, rules, and parliamentary procedures while fulfilling their duties of the governance of Goldbelt, Incorporated and as directors:
    • The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)
    • Alaska Corporate Code
    • Goldbelt Articles of Incorporation and Goldbelt Bylaws
    • Robert’s Rules of Order
    • Goldbelt Board of Directors election rules, code of conduct, and business ethics
    • Goldbelt Governance policies and Special Rules of Order adopted by the Board of Directors
  • Board Directors are responsible for CEO selection, evaluation, and succession planning.
  • Board Directors manage the corporation through oversight of the company’s operations, financial performance, and business and financial reporting.
  • Board Directors are responsible for oversight of Goldbelt’s regulatory compliance program and risk assessment issues.
  • Board Directors are required to discharge the duty of loyalty and duty of care, pursuant to the laws of the State of Alaska and Goldbelt, Incorporated Bylaws.
  • Board Directors will be encouraged to continue to develop their knowledge, capability, and understanding of board governance processes.

The prospective Candidate Packet is below. The deadline for the online application has passed. All eligible shareholders have been included in the Goldbelt proxy materials.