Nomination
A. Your nomination is considered complete when all required documents and information have been received. This includes:
- Online nomination form
- Employer Support Letter
- Candidate Bio
- Professional, high-quality headshot
B. Orientation Call
C. Approval of candidates by the board of directors
D. Voting occurs
E. Results are communicated
Important Dates
• Nominations close – June 16, 2024
• All required documents and information are due – on June 23, 2024
• The slate of candidates was presented to the Board – June 26, 2024
• Call for elections, voting begins – on July 10, 2024
• Voting ends – on July 26, 2024
• Candidates are notified of the results – on July 29, 2024
• National Officers are sworn in during the annual conference – on September 17, 2024
Letter of Commitment from Employer
The Employer Support Letter will be emailed directly to you. If we do not receive it by the due date above, you will be disqualified from consideration. Employer commitment is essential to supporting your role within AICP.
Benefits of Being an Officer – What’s in it for me and for my company (Talking points for your discussion with your Employer)
1) Leadership Development
Personnel Management skills
Project Management skills
Motivational skills
Conflict Management
Education
2) Networking with Industry and Regulators
Other things to keep in mind
1) Board Meetings – Regional Directors are expected to collaborate and provide region-specific information to be included in the committee’s quarterly board reports.
2) AICP Travel Policy – The AICP will pay for National Board Members airfare, hotel, and reasonable transportation costs to all National board meetings throughout the year, except those in conjunction with the annual conference. Expenses for meals or other costs incurred in board related travel are the responsibility of the board member. The AICP will pay for up to 2 nights’ hotel at the annual conference. If additional night stays are needed to attend any board meetings either before or after the conference, you must prearrange that with the AICP president.
Time Commitments and Responsibilities:
President
- The President shall perform all duties customary to the office; shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board; shall, with Board approval, appoint from the membership Chairpersons of committees as may be required; and shall preside at all meetings of the membership.
Vice President
- The time commitment is consistent throughout the year
- This is a three-year commitment (VP, President, Past President).The Vice President shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the President or Board and shall become President upon expiration or termination of the President’s term of office.
- The VP may chair the Governance Committee and as Past President, you will chair the Nominating Subcommittee of the Governance Committee.
- Serves as a member of the Executive Committee; attends Executive Committee meetings the evening prior to the Board meetings; may participate in Executive Committee conference calls, participates in voting for annual Lennon Award recipient.
- Responsible for Volunteer Tracking
Treasurer
- The time commitment is consistent throughout the year.
- This is a two-year commitment.
- Responsible for all funds of the Association.
- Present an accounting of funds at the Annual Meeting of the Association.
- Prepare budget and present to Board for approval.
- Serves as Chairperson of the Finance Committee.
- Perform such other duties customary to the office and which the President or Board of Directors may assign.
Regional Director
- The time commitment is consistent throughout the year.
- This is a two-year commitment.
- Member of one or more national committees. Will participate in virtual meetings throughout the year.
- Represent the regions on the National Board. Regional Directors will ensure that committees are promoting education and networking activities in their regions as well as ensuring committees have sufficient member and regulator outreach in their region.
What do you need to do now?
- Check campaign guidelines contained in this document.
- Read through job descriptions contained in this document
Who should you contact to clear any communications sent to Membership?
Nominating Chair, Nancy Campbell at ncampbell@riaconsulting.com