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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

AJA 2022-23 Board of Directors

We need good people from every part of the nation General Guidelines
to continue the tradition of dedication and com- ■ Persons seeking nominations must be individual profes-
mitment set by current and previous officers sional members for at least one full year by October 30,
and board members. Election time is coming and 2021. For the purpose of seeking election to the AJA
the Nominating Committee of the American Jail board, Agency, Corporate, Affiliate, and Student mem-
Association is selecting candidates for the follow- berships do not meet the above individual membership
ing positions: requirement.
■ Only written nominations and justifications are consid-
ered by the Committee, and nominees must be endorsed
■ Third Vice President
by a minimum of one member in good standing. Those
Serves progressively through the Executive Committee chairs
nominating themselves must be endorsed by a minimum
to become President in the year 2026. The incumbent will be
of two members in good standing.
required to attend three meetings per year. Eligibility for nomi-
nation is contingent upon service of at least two years as a ■ Individuals nominated for one office can be considered
member of the Board of Directors. Please note that the person for another office.
must hold a CJM, CJS, CJO, or CCT certification prior to being ■ Nominating committee members shall not be considered
sworn in as President. for office.
■ Treasurer ■ The Committee gives consideration to affirmative action,
geography, and agency size so that nominees reflect the
This person sits as a member of the Executive Committee and is
diversity of the Association’s membership.
the Chief Financial Officer for the Association. The incumbent is
expected to monitor and oversee the financial operations and ■ Nominees, if elected, are required to attend the following
records of the Hagerstown, Maryland office on behalf of the conference events in Long Beach and other functions:
Board of the Directors, Executive Committee, and Membership. • Business meeting & luncheon.
This a two-year term. Eligibility for elected office is contingent • Board meeting.
upon service of at least two years as a member of the Board of • New board member orientation.
Directors. • Awards banquet.
• Fall board meeting.
■ Board of Directors (4 positions)
• Participation in monthly conference calls with the
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Association.
Executive Director.
It sets the policy of the Association, establishes the annual busi-
■ Elections are conducted in accordance with the provisions
ness plan and budget of the Association, and verifies that your
of Article VIII of the Bylaws.
Association is fulfilling its mission. Board members and elected
officers will be installed and attend their first board meeting at
the 2022 conference in Long Beach, California. The incumbents The nominations must be postmarked or emailed
will be required to attend three meetings per year. Elected no later than October 30, 2021. Nominations received
board members serve for a three-year term. after that date will not be considered.
Send nominations to:
Michele Florian
American Jail Association ■ 1135 Professional Court
Hagerstown, MD 21740–5853
Fax: 301–790–2941 ■ E-mail: michelef@aja.org