Serve on a Committee or with the National Board of Directors

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Wondering how to get involved in your association? Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or a colleague to serve on a committee or the national Board of Directors. Nominations are currently being accepted for service from November 2011 - November 2012.

Please contact Anne Munson with questions at (434) 245-8425.

Submit your nomination prior to the July 22, 2011, deadline.

Committee & Board Responsibilities
View a description of all committee & board responsibilities.

Nominations Process:

Committee Member
Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or a colleague for the various standing committee positions. Nominations for the next nominations process are due to the NACAS office by July 22 each year.

Once all nominations are received by the July 22 deadline, the NACAS President-Elect then works diligently, in conjunction with the four Regional Boards, to fill all vacancies. The final slate of committee members is reviewed and approved by the NACAS Executive Committee in late summer. New committee members are then notified of their appointment via email by the end of August. Committee members are encouraged, but not required, to attend each NACAS Annual Conference.

Committee Chair
Committee Chairs are required to be a current member of the committee they wish to chair.

Once all nominations are received by the July 22 deadline, the NACAS President-Elect then works diligently, in conjunction with the four Regional Boards, to fill all vacancies. The final slate of committee members & chairs is reviewed and approved by the NACAS Executive Committee in late summer. New committee chairs are then notified of their appointment via e-mail by the end of August. Committee chairs are encouraged, but not required, to attend each NACAS Annual Conference.

Committee Chairs are expected to attend the Annual Leadership Team Meeting and provide an acknowledgement of institutional support in the form of a letter of commitment.

Executive Committee Board Member
Each region is asked every four years to nominate one member to serve as the NACAS President, starting in the Vice President role. The Regional Board of Directors is responsible for submitting the final recommendation that will be considered by the Nominations Committee and the Board of Directors. The Nomination Committee then presents the final slate of officers to the membership for approval during the Annual Business Meeting at the NACAS Annual Conference.

Executive Committee positions are expected to attend the Annual Leadership Team Meeting and provide an acknowledgement of institutional support in the form of a letter of commitment.

Regional Director Board Member
Each region is asked to submit a nominee to represent their region on the NACAS Board of Directors. The Nomination Committee then presents the final slate of Regional Directors to the membership for approval during the Annual Business Meeting at the NACAS Annual Conference.

Regional Director positions are expected to attend the Annual Leadership Team Meeting and provide an acknowledgement of institutional support in the form of a letter of commitment.

At-Large Board Member
Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or a colleague for the At-Large Board positions. The Nomination Committee will review and select the most qualified member and present the final slate of At-Large Members to the membership for approval during the Annual Business Meeting at the NACAS Annual Conference.