Elections & Appointments

General Elections Information

Elections to the OAPA Board of Directors take place annually. Terms for elected positions last two years (with the exception of Board President) and are staggered, so each year the roster of open positions changes. The election process is facilitated by the Elections Committee, which consists of the Board Vice President, Secretary, one At-Large Member, and one or two additional OAPA members.

To be eligible for the OAPA Board, candidates must be an OAPA member in good standing. Elected Board members must continue to maintain Chapter membership in good standing throughout the term of their office. If elected, candidates must also be available to attend monthly Board meetings during their time of service (meetings are typically virtual with an occasional in-person option).

The following are elected positions on the OAPA Board:

• President-Elect*
• Vice-President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• At-Large Members

*Serves one year as President-Elect, then serves as President for a two-year term, then serves one year as Past President.

Elections Process & Timeline

Candidates are typically self-nominated after a broad recruitment process; the Board also does targeted recruitment as needed to encourage diverse representation among candidates.

Elections take place via an online voting platform that is available to all current OAPA members.

The election process kicks off in late spring of each year and concludes in November after online voting has taken place and results are confirmed. Elected candidates begin their new position on the Board a couple months later, after the start of the new year.

April - Establishment of the Elections Committee

May - “Soft” recruitment through newsletter, social, and other networks

June - Targeted recruitment as needed

July - Eligibility of candidates is confirmed

August - Board “acknowledgement” of slate of candidates

September - Candidates prepare biographies and statements

October - Candidates’ forum at the annual OAPA Conference (participation encouraged but not required)

November - Elections conducted

December - Announcement of successful candidates. Individual Board orientation and onboarding packets

January - Assumption of office

2026 Open Positions

For the upcoming elections (term starting January 1, 2027), the open positions will be President-Elect and two at-large members. For questions about OAPA Board Elections or to inquire about being part of the Elections Committee OAPA@oregonapa.org.