AAEM Board of Directors Election
Voting is now Closed for the AAEM Board of Directors Election
Voting for the AAEM Board of Directors Election is now closed! The results of the election will be announced soon.
Board of Director Responsibilities
The Board of Directors is the overseeing body of AAEM, manages AAEM’s affairs, and performs all acts that are necessary to fulfill AAEM’s mission and as required or permitted by the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws. Essential duties include:
- Governing based on documents and key information
- Focusing on the strategic direction, mission and goals of the organization
- Maintaining fiduciary duties; the trust of members in the Board
- Exploring opportunities while being careful with resources
- Developing policies and procedures
- Managing risks
Open Positions & Responsibilities
At-Large Directors (3)
- Elected to serve a three year term
- Participate in board of directors meetings/conference calls
- Regularly review AAEM internal emails and respond as needed
- Serve as liaison to AAEM committees when asked by the president
- Call lapsed members to determine reasons for not renewing
YPS Director
- Elected to serve a one year term
- Participate in board of directors meetings/conference calls
- Serve as liaison and represent the interests of YPS members to the board of directors
- Regularly review AAEM internal emails and respond as needed
- Serve as liaison to AAEM committees when asked by the president
- Participate in member recruitment and retention efforts
Election Process
Any Academy member may nominate a Full Voting member for the board and any YPS member may nominate for the YPS Director position. You must be a YPS member to be eligible to run for the YPS director position. Self-nominations are allowed and encouraged.
The candidate statements from all those running for the board will be featured in an upcoming issue of Common Sense and will be sent to Emeritus, Full Voting, and YPS members. YPS members will be eligible to vote for the YPS Director position. Full Voting and Emeritus members will be eligible to vote for all other board positions.
Elections are held concurrent with the AAEM Scientific Assembly each year. Although balloting arrangements will be made for those unable to attend the Assembly, all members will be encouraged to hold their votes until the time of the meeting.
The Scientific Assembly will feature a Candidates' Forum, in which members will be able to directly question the candidates before casting their ballots. Winners will be announced during the conference, and those elected will begin their terms at the conclusion of the Assembly.
If you have any questions regarding the election process, please call 800-884-2236 or email us.