Per the APA Constitution and Bylaws, the annual APA Executive Board election shall be conducted by March 31 of each year.  This year the 2014 election is scheduled to run from March 17 – March 31, 2014.
The 2014 election will include:
APA Executive Board
Five (5) seats on the APA Executive Board with terms ending in 2017
One (1) seat on the APA Executive Board with terms ending in 2016
One (1) seat on the APA Executive Board with terms ending in 2015
MEA/NEA Delegate
Five (5) MEA/NEA delegate positions with terms ending in 2017
One (1) MEA/NEA delegate positions with terms ending in 2016
One (1) MEA/NEA delegate positions with terms ending in 2015
This communication serves as notice of the election and the opening of candidate nominations. Â All nominations must be submitted via email to the chair of the APA 2014 Elections Committee, Erica Phillipich, at [email protected] no later than 4pm on February 10, 2014.
All members in good standing are eligible for nomination. After close of nominations, properly nominated candidates will be contacted by the Committee to confirm willingness to run for office.
The APA 2014 Elections Committee includes: Erica Phillipich (Chair), Sue Brandt, Dave Graff, Cindy Helms, and Elias Lopez.
Each year, the APA Nominations and Elections Committee work diligently to operate an efficient, accurate, and transparent election in compliance with the APA Constitution and Bylaws. Â In doing so, the Committee has scheduled an open ballot testing on March 11, 2014.
There will also be an election results announcement on March 31, 2014.
Both public election events are open to full members of the APA and will commence at 5:15pm at the APA Office, located at 1480 Kendale Blvd., Suite 300 in East Lansing. Â Â If you have any questions please feel free to contact Erica Phillipich, [email protected].
Further announcements around the election will be provided in future APA Newsletters and via the official APA ListServ. Please watch your email for important election information.