NEHA’s Election Process
NEHA knows that elections are a critical part of the democratic process and are one way in which members have a voice in the running of their organization. NEHA voting members have an opportunity to vote for candidates of a contested board of directors office. Board of Directors officers serve a 1-year term in each of the five successive positions for a total of 5 years and regional vice-presidents serve a 3-year term. In addition, voting members have the opportunity to decide on language changes to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
Region 9 Vacancy
The position of NEHA Region 9 vice-president is currently vacant. If you reside in Region 9 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont) and wish to be considered for the position, complete a nomination form by November 1, 2022. The NEHA Board of Directors will review all candidates and appoint an individual to the position of Region 9 vice-president.
Requirements:
- Professional or life member of NEHA with at least 3 years of cumulative membership.
- Upload with the online submission form a completed member signature form with five signatures of voting NEHA members from the candidates' region.
- Upload with the online submission form a high resolution (300 dpi) headshot with a solid background.
- Please email completed nomination applications to nehaelections@neha.org by November1, 2022.
2023 Election
There are 4 positions up for election in 2023. The deadline to submit a nomination form is December 1, 2022.
- Region 1 vice-president (represents Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; 3-year term)
- Region 5 vice-president (represents Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas; 3-year term)
- Region 7 vice-president (represents Alabama, Florida, Georgia , Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee; 3-year term)
- Second vice-president (national officer; 5-year term that progresses through the national offices and will serve as NEHA president in 2026–2027).
Critical Dates
December 1, 2022
- Completed nomination forms submitted for all regional vice-president (RVP) candidates who wish to be considered for expiring RVP terms of current year.
- Completed nomination forms submitted for all second vice-president (2ndVP) candidates who wish to be considered for expiring 2ndVP terms of current year.
February 15, 2023
- Deadline to become a NEHA member for voting consideration for current year. Two classes of membership with voting privileges: professional and life.
March 1, 2023
- Election ballots electronically activated.
March 31, 2023
- Election ballots must be completed electronically. If March 1 or March 31 fall on a weekend, the respective actions will occur on the next business day.
Second Vice-President
The second vice-president is an officer on the Board of Directors and a member of the Affiliate Council of NEHA. This national officer moves in succession from second vice-president to first vice-president to president-elect to president to immediate past-president.
Requirements:
- Professional or life member of NEHA with at least 3 years of cumulative membership.
- Upload with the online submission form a completed member signature form with five signatures of voting NEHA members, in which three of the five members represent different affiliates.
- Upload with the online submission form a high resolution (300 dpi) headshot with a solid background.
- Please email completed nomination applications to nehaelections@neha.org by December 1 in the year prior that they are being considered for nomination.
Regional Vice-President
Regional vice-presidents are members of the Board of Director and Affiliate Council of NEHA. They represent the NEHA members in their region.
Requirements:
- Professional or life member of NEHA with at least 3 years of cumulative membership.
- Upload with the online submission form a completed member signature form with five signatures of voting NEHA members from the candidates' region.
- Upload with the online submission form a high resolution (300 dpi) headshot with a solid background.
- Please email completed nomination applications to nehaelections@neha.org by December 1 in the year prior that they are being considered for nomination.