Special Candidate Application for Central Section State Director

Candidate Application for
State Director

Candidates for Section State Director are solicited from the section membership. Candidates must be able to travel to and attend four (4) annual meetings of the CASBO Board of Directors, as well as participate in section events and activities. To be considered for the position, a candidate also must also meet the following criteria:

Must be a CASBO member in good standing for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years.
Must have served a in a leadership position at CASBO, to include serving as a current or past section president, Vice President of Education, Vice President of Advocacy, Vice President of Networking, State Legislative Committee Chair or State Legislative Committee Assistant Chair.

Interested candidates must complete and submit this application by Monday, January 5, 2026. CASBO will forward the completed applications to the Executive Committee. The committee will review the applications and interview all candidates prior to referring them to the Board of Directors for approval. The candiate application will then be refered to the section leadership for approval. If more than one person applies, an electronic election will be held. If only one person applies and is certified by the committee, the election shall be by acclamation and the approval of the Board of Directors.

Section certification indicates that an individual meets the criteria as established. It is not intended to nor does it convey endorsement of any candidate.

Electioneering is not allowed for any CASBO office. If an election is held, candidates for Section State Director will be presented for consideration by the members via email and the CASBO website. No other materials or solicitations are allowed. This policy has been adopted to ensure that a fair and equitable election process exists.

Application minus personal contact information will be shared with membership.

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Central Bay Section State DirectorSacramento Section State DirectorSan Diego/Imperial Section State Director (2-Year term, expire 2028)Shasta Cascade Section State Director

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1. Visionary Thinking

• Long-term Perspective: Ability to look beyond immediate challenges and plan for the section’s future.

Question: How would you go about implementing a new idea or approach that addresses a long-term challenge for your section?*

2. Strategic Alignment

• Goal Setting: Aligns short-term actions with long-term goals.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Question: How would you ensure that the short-term initiatives you lead in your section are aligned with CASBO's long-term goals and stakeholder expectations?*

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3. Communication Skills

• Clarity: Communicates strategies and goals clearly to all stakeholders.

• Persuasion: Able to inspire and motivate others to follow their vision.

• Active Listening: Understands and values input from others, fostering a collaborative environment.

Question: How will you communicate complex or challenging information to your CASBO section members to ensure understanding and alignment?*

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