Nominations are now being accepted for election of Texas Region officers and directors for 2019. In accordance with Region Bylaws, those seeking office must complete the nomination form below, including signatures by ten Texas Region members in good standing, and submit the completed form to the Region Secretary, Taylor Burnidge, by the October membership meeting which is scheduled for Monday, October 8, 2018.
Board of Directors: There are two seats on the Board of Directors that are open for nominations, and any Region member in good standing who has been a continuous Texas Region member for the two previous years is eligible. Exception: members who have previously served two consecutive terms on the Board must have been off the Board for two years since their last term in order to be eligible.
Duties: The Board of Directors establishes policies, procedures and budgets for the Region operations and provides direction and support to the Officers in the implementation of the Region’s goals and objectives.
Officers: Officers to be elected are the Regional Executive, Secretary and Treasurer. Any Region member in good standing is eligible for nomination, with the exception that candidates for the RE position must have held a prior elective office in Texas Region or have served as an Assistant RE.
Duties: The RE performs those duties ordinarily pertaining to a chief executive officer or president and is responsible for organizing and coordinating all aspects of Texas Region activities. The Secretary records minutes of all Region meetings, maintains a roster of Region members, and conducts Region correspondence as required. The Treasurer controls the Regions finances and disbursement of funds as approved by the Board.
