AAPI CALL FOR NOMINATIONS & ELECTION SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 2010-11
Nominations are invited for the following positions:
I. OFFICERS TO SERVE IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President–Elect
Must have served a minimum of two years on the Governing Body, of which one year must have been on the Executive Committee as an Elected Officer.
Vice President
Must have served a minimum of two years on the Governing Body, of which one year must have been on the Executive Committee.
Secretary
Must have served a minimum of two years on the Governing Body.
Treasurer
Must have served a minimum of two years on the Governing Body.
II. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trustees 3 Positions. Must have served a minimum of two years on the Governing Body.
III. REGIONAL DIRECTORS TO SERVE IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Regional Directors one from each of the following ten regions comprising states.
- Region # 1 Pacific: AK, CA, HI, OR & WA
- Region # 2 Mountain: AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT & WY
- Region # 3 NW Central: IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND & SD
- Region # 4 SW Central: AR, LA, OK & TX
- Region # 5 NE Central: IL, IN, MI, OH & WI
- Region # 6 SE Central: AL, KY, MS & TN
- Region # 7 New England: CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, RI & VT
- Region # 8 Mid-Atlantic: NJ, NY & PA
- Region # 9 South Atlantic: DC, MD, VA & WV
- Region # 10 South: FL, GA, NC & SC
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
- Nominees must be proposed and seconded in writing by AAPI members in good standing.
- ALL Nominees must have a current unrestricted Medical License in any one of the States or Union Territory of the U.S.
- A $500/non refundable nomination filing fee from each of the candidates, must accompany the filing papers before the deadline for the positions of: President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and each of the candidates for the Board of Trustees.
- A $250/non-refundable nomination-filing fee from each of the candidates, must accompany the filing papers before the deadline for the position of Regional Directors.
ELECTION SCHEDULE AND DEADLINES
Nominations must be received at the AAPI Office by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on Monday, Feb 1st, 2010 either by U.S. Mail or by fax along with the following:
- A written letter of intent to serve if elected
- Two letters – 1. Proposed by AAPI Member and 2. Seconded by another AAPI member.
- Attestation questionnaire
- Authorization for release of Information
- Statement of Acceptance
- Candidates Agreement of Arbitration of Election disputes
- Nomination fees
Election Schedule:
According to AAPI Bylaws, if the date mentioned below happens to be a postal holiday, then the next business day (working day) would apply.
- Call for nominations on or before December 31st of the preceding year.
- Submission of nominations by January 31st of the election year.
- Slate of candidates by February 7th
- Candidates may withdraw by February 15th
- Certification of the voters list by February 15th
- Election officer to receive certified list by February 16th
- Certified list will be sent to Candidates by February 16th
- Candidates to approve the list by February 22nd
- Ballots will be mailed by March 7th
- Ballots should be returned by March 31st
- Results of the election will be announced by April 7th
- Request for recount must be made by April 14th
- Recount will be held by April 25th
- Final results to be announced by April 30th
It is the responsibility of the candidate to make sure that these papers are received by the AAPI office in time. Any and all nomination papers received after 4:00PM Central Standard Time on Monday, February 1st, 2010 will not be accepted.
Candidates are provided with campaign and election guidelines. These can be reviewed on AAPI Website at
www.aapiusa.org
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates submitting nominations to serve as an Officer or to serve on the Board of Trustees are required to submit proof of their two-year service as a member of the Governing Body.
Members of the Governing Body are members of the Executive Committee, Chairpersons of Standing Committees, Members of The Board, and Presidents of dues paid component Member Organizations.
Candidates must have completed the two-year requirement at the time of submitting their nomination.
All nominations to be sent to:
Attn: Sanku S. Rao, MD
Chair, Nomination Committee
AAPI Executive Office
600 Enterprise, Drive, Ste. 108
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Off: (630) 990-2277 Fax: (630) 990-2281