OVERVIEW

This is your chance to learn how APAMSA works at the national level. You can run for a national office, and/or make a bid to host next year’s conference. Each school must have as least 2 delegates in attendance to vote on APAMSA elections and resolutions. Only members of ACTIVE APAMSA chapters are eligible to run for national office or vote on APAMSA elections and resolutions. Each candidate has the chance to give a short campaign speech of about 2 minutes. All candidates are encouraged to contact existing officers regarding the positions for which they are interested. Presidential candidates should speak with all national officers and some regional directors to learn about the all of the positions available. Regional Directors wil be elected during regional meetings.

All required board approved positions (President-Elect, Membership Vice-President, and Trustee) must submit an application form as well as supporting documents to president@apamsa.org to be considered for approved candidacy by October 20th. Outstanding candidates may also become board approved AND recommended. Executive Committee members may make supporting speeches only for the recommended and approved candidates for the positions of President-Elect, Membership Vice-President, Trustee. At large candidates will be considered for these positions but must pass subsequent APAMSA National Board/executive committee approval if elected by the House of Delegates. In cases of disagreement between HOD and National Board, National Board/Executive Committee will make final decision for board approved/recommended positions.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST DELCARE CANDIDACY BY NOON OCTOBER 27, 2007. AFTER TWO HOURS, UNFILLED POSITIONS WILL BE SELECTED BY APPOINTMENT.

All positions will be effective immediately, except for the National President whose term begins February 1, 2008. All candidates for National Officers are encouraged to submit the application form to president@apamsa.org by October 3rd.

Candidate Descriptions see: http://apamsa.org/home/election/

APAMSA National Board Position Descriptions.
APAMSA National Board Application Form (.pdf).
APAMSA National Board Application Form (.doc).