We need good people from every part of the nation to continue the tradition of dedication and commitment set by current and previous officers and board members. Election time is coming, and the Nominating Committee of the American Jail Association is selecting candidates for the following positions:
Third Vice President
The person selected as the Third Vice President serves progressively through the Executive Committee chairs to become your President in the year 2030.
Duties of the Third Vice President:
- Serves as a mentor to the newly elected board.
- Serves on such committees as the board or by-laws may prescribe.
Eligibility for elected office is contingent upon service of at least two years as a member of the Board of Directors.
Treasurer
This person will be a member of the Executive Committee.
Duties of the Treasurer:
- Attends all meetings of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.
- Books of Accounts: the Treasurer shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct books and accounts of the corporation’s properties and transactions.
This is a two-year term. Eligibility for elected office is contingent upon service of at least two years as a member of the Board of Directors.
Sergeant-at-Arms
The Sergeant-at-Arms is a voting member of the Executive Committee, responsible for supporting order, logistics, and investigative functions in accordance to the by-laws.
Duties of the Sergeant-at-Arms
- Assist the President in maintaining order during meetings.
- Verify that all individuals attending official meetings of the corporation are authorized to do so.
- Oversee access to meetings, ensure appropriate seating arrangements, and distribute necessary materials.
- Keep time for speakers and presentations to maintain the meeting schedule.
- Intervene in cases of disruptions to uphold decorum.
Eligibility for elected office is contingent upon service of at least two years as a member of the Board of Directors.
Board of Members
Elected Board Members serve for a three-year term.
Duties of the Board of Directors
- Attends all meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
- Sets the policy of the Association.
- Establishes the annual business plan and budget of the Association.
- Verifies that the Association is fulfilling its mission.
Board members and elected officers will be installed at the 2026 conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
General Guidelines
- Persons seeking nominations must be individual professional members for at least one full year by October 31, 2025. To seek election on the AJA Board, Agency, Corporate, Affiliate, and Student memberships do not meet the above individual membership requirement.
- Only written nominations and justifications are considered by the Committee, and nominees must be endorsed by a minimum of one member in good standing. Those nominated themselves must be endorsed by a minimum of two members in good standing.
- Individuals nominated for one office can be considered for another office.
- The Committee gives consideration to affirmative action, geography, and agency size so that nominees reflect the diversity of the Association's membership.
- Nominees, if elected, are required to attend the following conference events in Fort Worth and other functions:
- Business Meeting & Luncheon
- Board meeting
- New board member orientation
- Awards Banquet
- Fall board meeting
- Participation in monthly conference calls with the Executive Director
Elections are conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII of the Bylaws.
Nominations must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2025. Nominations after that date will not be considered.
Send Nominations To:
Michele Florian
American Jail Association
1135 Professional Blvd.
Hagerstown MD 21740-5853
Fax: 301-790-2941 Email: info@aja.org