Elections

The IACA will elect one Board position this year:

  • Vice President of Administration

The average anticipated workload of the above position is approximately 15 hours per week, and significantly more during peak times of the year and at the annual conference. This role has a three-year term. 

The election process is governed by the IACA Bylaws and the policies and procedures as determined in the IACA Election Committee’s Charter. 

IACA members who have been a member in good standing are allowed to self-nominate. You can confirm your membership status in your profile.

Candidate Guidelines

All candidates must abide by the following campaign guidelines. Click here to view.

Election Event Schedule

  1. July 27, 2026:  Announce elections process via Announcements Forum.
  2. July 27 - August 17, 2026:  Self-nomination phase. 
    1. Candidates must self-nominate. 
    2. Candidates shall be a member in good standing. 
    3. Candidates will only be permitted to run for one position open in any given election year.
  3. August 21, 2026:  Deadline for nominees to submit optional campaign statements and videos (email to [email protected]). 
  4. August 24, 2026:  Campaign statements and videos posted to the IACA Elections Candidates webpage and Elections Forum. 
  5. August 24 - 28, 2026:  IACA Annual Training Conference.
  6. September 11, 2026:  Voting opens.
  7. October 11, 2026:  Voting closes.
  8. October 12 - 16, 2026:  Tallying phase. 
  9. October 17, 2026 (no later than):  IACA Board & candidates notified of the results.    
  10. October 20, 2026 (no later than):  Announce results to membership via Announcements Forum.  

Self-Nomination

Self nominations will be accepted July 27 - August 17, 2026.

Self-Nominate for VP of Administration

Duties and Responsibilities

Vice President of Administration

  • In the event of the permanent or long-term absence or inability of the President to exercise the Office of the President, to become acting President of the association, with all the rights, privileges, and powers as if having been the duly elected President;
  • To otherwise perform the duties and responsibilities of the President during the temporary absence of the President;
  • To manage projects and perform administrative tasks as assigned by the President;
  • To handle administrative functions of the association not specifically given to other Officers or Committees.
  • The VP of Administration will serve as an ex-officio member of the conference committee.

The Election Committee will receive and respond to any complaints about election procedures or refer them to the IACA Ethics Committee.

Please contact the Elections Committee at [email protected] if you have any questions about the nomination or election process.