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
E. Results are communicated
Important Dates
• Nominations close – June 23, 2025
• All required documents and information are due – on June 18, 2025
• The slate of candidates was presented to the Board – July 12, 2025
• Voting for elected positions begins – July 16, 2025
• Board interviews for appointed positions – July 16 – July 30, 2025
• Voting for elected positions ends – August 5, 2025
• Candidates are notified of the results – on August 9, 2025
• National Directors are sworn in during the annual conference – on October 21, 2025
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) 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:
Each Director position is generally a two-year term, except for Vice President, which is a three-year term. Responsibilities for each Director are detailed in the descriptions below:
Vice President
o The time commitment is consistent throughout the year
o 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.
o Will participate in virtual meetings throughout the year and in person for three quarterly board meetings.
o The VP is expected to participate in one or more committees and, as Past President, you will chair the Nominating Subcommittee of the Governance Committee.
o 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.
o Responsible for Volunteer Tracking
Secretary
o The time commitment is consistent throughout the year.
o This is a two-year commitment.
o Member of one or more national committees. Will participate in virtual meetings throughout the year and in person for three quarterly board meetings.
o Maintain a full and accurate record of the proceedings of all meetings of the Association membership and Board of Directors; direct the distribution of notices and agendas for all such meetings; take the roll at Board of Directors meetings; and perform such other duties customary to the office and which the President or Board of Directors may assign.
Director at Large
o The time commitment is consistent throughout the year.
o This is a two-year commitment.
o Member of one or more national committees. Will participate in virtual meetings throughout the year and in person for three quarterly board meetings.
o Represent membership nationwide on the National Board.
Learning & Development Director
o The time commitment is consistent through much of the year, but time commitment is increased in advance of any compliance schools the Learning & Development Director oversees.
o This is a two-year commitment.
o Will participate in virtual meetings throughout the year and in person for three quarterly board meetings.
o Responsible for the development of timely and relevant educational content in support of the Association’s mission, vision, and strategy and to develop proprietary coursework supporting the Association’s accreditation programs. The Learning and Development Director shall work with the management company to administer the Association’s scholarship program.
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, Stacy Koron at Stacy Koron stacy.koron@firstconsulting.com
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