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Function : The functions of the president-elect include :
• Submitting the annual AMHCA plan of action and budget for board approval and filing the two progress reports and the end-of-year report . The plan of action is to be built on the goals in the AMHCA strategic plan for the upcoming year .
• In the absence of the president , assuming the role of president with all of its authority and responsibility .
• Serving on the AMHCA Executive Committee .
• Serving on the AMHCA Finance Committee .
• Serving as liaison to AMHCA committees and task forces and other AMHCA entities as assigned and to other organizations , institutions , and associations as appropriate .
• Carrying out responsibilities as requested at all board meetings , and the AMHCA conference .
• Assisting in the identification and mentoring of members to serve in any upcoming vacancies or expired appointed positions , e . g ., committee chairs , editors .
• Planning and implementing activities to provide transition for incoming and outgoing board members .
• Writing articles for The Advocate Magazine .
Additional Functions :
Nominate members to serve on open positions for all standing committees . Such nominations shall be presented and approved at the spring board of directors meeting that occurs during the term of the president-elect . If approved , the nominations shall become effective on July 1 when the president-elect assumes the office of president .
Review the AMHCA Leadership Policies
2025
and Procedures handbook and discuss recommendations for revision of any portion with relevant staff , board members , or committee chairs . Bring recommendations for revisions to the Spring AMHCA board meeting held during the president-elect ’ s term .
Treasurer Responsibilities
A treasurer is elected from each of the four geographic regions . The term of office is three years .
Role : The treasurer will be responsible , with the executive director , for developing a balanced budget . Deficit budgeting is prohibited . A fund balance will be maintained and deposited in an interest-bearing account . This money may be spent only after approval by a 2 / 3 vote of the board of directors of the AMHCA . The treasurer is to serve as a voting member of the AMHCA board of directors .
Director-At-Large Responsibilities
• The director-at-large role will be that of committee advocate on the board .
• The director-at-large may have liaison responsibilities for any committee .
Election FYI
April 28 – May 28
Voting members will receive an e-ballot notification message that will include a hyperlink to their ballot . To vote , simply click the link within the email to open your ballot .
Members who do not wish to vote electronically may request a paper ballot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I determine whom to vote for ?
Each candidate will submit a statement about their experience and goals that will be published on AMHCA . orgthroughout the voting window .
When does the election process start ?
AMHCA will announce through email and the magazine when nominations are open as well as when candidate statements are posted and voting begins .
When does the election end ?
The full timeline of the election cycle :
• Applications Available : February 28 , 2025
• Application Deadline : March 28 , 2025
• Voting Opens : April 28 , 2025
• “ Meet the Candidates Forum ” ( Zoom ): April 29 , 7 – 8 PM EST — Register here : https :// bit . ly / 4brRPWF ( Members : log in to see the event , and click the link to attend )
• Voting Ends : May 28 , 2025
• Announcement of Election Results : June 4 , 2025
• New officers installed during the AMHCA Annual Conference , June 24 – 27 , 2025
How do I get a ballot ?
If you are a voting member , you will receive an e-ballot via email .
Who do I contact if I don ’ t receive a ballot ?
Only voting members may vote and hold elected office in the association . Please email wmeyerhoeffer @ amhca . org if you are a voting member and have not received a ballot .
When will the election results be announced ?
The results will be announced at the AMHCA annual conference , on AMHCA . org , in the weekly newsletter , and in the magazine .
Who am I voting for and for how long ?
We will announce the positions that need to be filled when nominations are open and throughout the voting period .
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