This communication serves as notice of the election and the opening of candidate nominations. All nominations must be submitted via email to the chair of the APA 2018 Nominations and Elections Committee, Sue Brandt, at [email protected] no later than 5:00pm on Friday, February 16, 2018.
The 2018 election will include:
APA Executive Board
Five (5) seats on the APA Executive Board with terms ending in 2021
MEA/NEA/RA Delegate
Five (5) MEA/NEA/RA delegate positions with terms ending in 2021
Individuals must be APA members in good standing to nominate or be nominated for office. After the close of nominations, properly nominated candidates will be contacted by the Nominations and Elections Committee Chair to confirm their willingness to run for office.
Each year, the APA Nominations and Elections Committee works diligently to operate an efficient, accurate and transparent election in compliance with the APA Constitution and Bylaws.  The 2018 election voting for this year is scheduled to run from March 20 – March 29, 2018.  A paper-based ballot option is available by contacting the Elections Chair.
Election results will be tallied on March 29, 2018 at 5:15pm at the APA Office 3474 Alaiedon Parkway, Suite 400, Okemos, MI Â 48864 and full members are welcome to attend. Election results will be communicated with members March 29, 2018 via the APA ListServ.
Further announcements around the election will be provided in future APA newsletters and via the official APA ListServ. Â Please watch your email for important election information. Information on the election is also be posted on the APA Website under the tab titled 2018 Election Information. Candidate bio information will be posted on the website so members can view this information before the voting period begins.
The APA Elections Committee includes: Sue Brandt (Chair), Matt Evans, Danielle Flaumenhaft, David McFarlane and Erik Maillard.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sue Brandt, [email protected].