AzAHQ Board of Director Positions
The AzAHQ Board of Directors consists of AzAHQ members in good standing who are nominated or recruited and elected to their positions. The Board may consist of no less than three (3) members (President, Secretary, and Treasurer), and up to thirteen (13) members.
Four (4-5) of the Board Directors also serve as Officers of the Association, meaning they have specific duties under law according to the Arizona state corporation laws. These are dual position roles as the individuals serving in these positions are both Officers of the Association and Members of the Board of Directors.
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD (AZ residency required)
President
Non-electable
The President serves for one (1) calendar year. President is chairperson of the Board of Directors. The Presidency is filled automatically at the end of the term by the current President-Elect. At the end of the one-year term, the President automatically descends to the Past President position.
President-Elect
Eligible for election every year
The President-Elect serves for one (1) calendar year. At the end of the one-year term, the President-Elect automatically becomes the President. A new President-Elect is elected every year. Any AzAHQ member in good standing who has prior AzAHQ board experience is eligible for consideration.
Past President
Non-electable
The Past President automatically serves for one calendar year after leaving the Presidency. In the absence of the President, the Past President serves as chairperson of the Board of Directors. At the end of the one-year term, the Past President may self-nominate for election to any electable board position.
Secretary
Non-electable
The Secretary serves for one (1) calendar year. The Secretary position is filled automatically at the end of the one-year term by the current Secretary-Elect. At the end of the one-year term, the current Secretary may self-nominate for election to another electable board position.
Treasurer
Non-electable
The Treasurer serves for one (1) calendar year. In the absence of both the President and the Past President, the Treasurer serves as chairperson of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer position is filled automatically at the end of the one-year term by the current Treasurer-Elect. At the end of the one-year term, the current Treasurer may self-nominate for election to any electable board position.
SUPPORTING BOARD POSITIONS (AZ residency not required)
There are eight (8) supporting board positions available on the Board. Each position is a one (1) year term. Elect and Associate positions automatically ascend to their hierarchical leadership positions at the end of their elected year.
Secretary-Elect
Eligible for election every year
The Secretary-Elect serves for one (1) calendar year. At the end of the one-year term, the Secretary-Elect automatically becomes the Secretary. A new Secretary Elect is elected every year. AzAHQ members in good standing are eligible for consideration. It is not limited to those currently serving on the Board.
Treasurer-Elect
Eligible for election every year
The Treasurer-Elect serves for one (1) calendar year. At the end of the one-year term, the Treasurer-Elect automatically becomes the Treasurer. A new Treasurer-Elect is elected every year. AzAHQ members in good standing are eligible for consideration. It is not limited to those currently serving on the Board.
Education Director
Non-electable
The Education Director serves for one (1) calendar year. The Director position is filled automatically at the end of the one-year term by the current Associate Director. The current Director may self-nominate for election to any electable board position.
Education Associate Director
Eligible for election every year
The Education Associate Director serves for one (1) calendar year. At the end of the one-year term, the Associate Director automatically becomes the Director. A new Associate Director is elected every year. AzAHQ members in good standing are eligible for consideration. It is not limited to those currently serving on the Board.
Communication Director
Non-electable
The Communication Director serves for one (1) calendar year. The Director position is filled automatically at the end of the one-year term by the current Associate Director. At the end of the one-year term, the current Director may self-nominate for election to any electable board position.
Communication Associate Director
Eligible for election every year
The Communication Associate Director serves for one (1) calendar year. At the end of the one-year term, the Associate Director automatically becomes the Director. A new Associate Director is elected every year. AzAHQ members in good standing are eligible for consideration. It is not limited to those currently serving on the Board.
Membership Director
Eligible for election every year
The Membership Director serves for one (1) calendar year. It is not limited to those currently serving on the Board. At the end of the one-year term, the current director may self-nominate for re-election to this position or any electable board position. The position is not limited to those currently serving on the Board.
Director-at-Large
Eligible for election every year
The Director-at-Large serves for one (1) calendar year. At the end of the one-year term, the current Director-at-Large may self-nominate for re-election to this position or any electable board position. The position is not limited to those currently serving on the Board.
Updated: 9/6/23