Board Leadership and Committee Governance
AADOCR is seeking nominees for the positions of Vice-president, Treasurer, and AADOCR Representative to the Publications Committee. Any AADOCR member may nominate an individual, or you may self-nominate for these positions. Submissions must be received by September 1, 2026.
Open Positions
The following AADOCR elected positions are open for nomination in this cycle:
AADOCR Vice-president
The Vice-president serves a four-year, progressive term on the AADOCR Board:
First Year: Vice-president
Second Year: President-elect
Third Year: President
Fourth Year: Immediate Past President
AADOCR Treasurer
The Treasurer serves a three year term on the Board, so it only becomes available once every three years.
AADOCR Representative to the IADR/AADOCR Publications Committee
Individuals elected AADOCR Representative to the IADR/ AADOCR Publications Committee will serve three years on the Committee.
Self-nominations are encouraged. If you are looking to nominate a candidate other than yourself, please visit www.aadocr.org/AADOCR-Nominations
To submit your candidacy to serve as an officer in your local AADOCR Section, visit https://www.aadocr.org/AADOCR-Section-Nomination.
Eligibility and Nomination Policies
Candidates may stand for election two times in total. All nominees agree to abide by the AADOCR Policy on Nominations.
ARTICLE VIII. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
1. NOMINATIONS BY THE COUNCIL. One or more nominations for Vice-president, Treasurer, and IADR/ AADOCR Publications Committee members shall be made by the Council, in accordance with the Bylaws. Announcement of the nominations shall be mailed to each member of the Division at least three months before the date of the next Annual Meeting, and in a form to indicate that other nominations may be made by petition.
2. NOMINATIONS BY PETITION. Additional nominations may be made by petition signed by 50 members of the Division and received by the Chief Executive Officer within 30 days after the mailing of the announcement of the Council nominations.
3. NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS. Before the next Annual Meeting, the nominations for each office shall be sent by the Chief Executive Officer to all members of the Division on an official ballot for a vote by mail to be reported at that meeting. The nominations shall be sent no less than two months before the due date for the return of the ballots to the Chief Executive Officer.
4. ELECTION. The nominee receiving a plurality of the votes cast shall be elected to each office, in accordance with the Bylaws.
View the Full AADOCR Constitution & Bylaws
Timeline
Individuals submitted for candidacy will first be reviewed by the AADOCR Nominating Committee. The committee will submit a list of candidates to the AADOCR Board of Directors, who select the slate of candidates presented to the AADOCR Council to appear on the ballot during the 2027 AADOCR General Election. Elected candidates will officially begin their terms the final day of the 2028 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition in Baltimore, MD.
Submit a Nomination
Use the form below to submit your nomination for any open position.
Questions about your nomination?
