Board of Directors Elections
2023 Nominations
NAEM elections for its Board of Directors will be held on October 24, 2023. This election is conducted via a slate of nominations.
A slate of Board nominations is assembled by the NAEM Governance Committee which is chaired by the former NAEM Board President. The slate is then presented to the NAEM Board of Regents who are responsible for approving and electing the incoming Board of Directors.
All Individual, Corporate, and Nonprofit/Government members in good standing are eligible to serve on the NAEM Board of Directors.
Nominations Deadline
Friday, June 16, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. EST
Any nominations received after this deadline will not be considered.
Submit a Nomination
To submit a nomination either for yourself or a colleague, please email Briana Muncey, NAEM Manager of Member Services and Administration, at briana at naem dot org. Required information includes: the
nominee’s first and last name, title, company, phone number and email address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are self-nominations accepted?
Yes! You can nominate yourself or any other member from the general membership (an individual member), the corporate or from the non-profit/government membership categories.
How do I know if I am a member in good standing?
Members are in good standing are those whose membership dues are paid in full and on time. If you are unsure of your status with
NAEM, contact Briana Muncey, NAEM Manager of Member Services and Administration, at (202) 595-4369.
Can a member of the Affiliates Council be on the Board of Directors?
No, individual members from the Affiliates Council (AC) membership category are not eligible to participate on the Board of Directors. Affiliates are represented
on the Board by the AC President.
What is the composition of the Board of Directors?
- Officers: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer
- Ex Officio Directors (by virtue of position): General Counsel, Affiliates Council President, Past President, NAEM Executive Director
- Directors-at-Large: Representatives from the general membership as well as representatives from the Corporate and Government/Nonprofit members.
What are the responsibilities of the Board of Directors?
- Develop, oversee, and monitor the implementation of the strategic plan.
- Ensure adequate resources and provide proper financial oversight.
- Ensure there are sufficient resources to accomplish goals as well as to ensure legal and ethical integrity & maintain accountability.
- Help create, monitor, and strengthen the organization’s programs & services.
- Select and support the Association's chief executive, and assess their performance.
- Enhance the organization’s public standing.
What are the responsibilities for NAEM Officers?
See PDF for responsibilities.
When does the Board of Directors meet?
The Board of Directors meets quarterly, twice in person and twice electronically.
How often do elections occur?
An election is held every three (3) years.
How are the elections conducted?
The governance committee, composed of members of the Board of Regents and chaired by NAEM’s past president, is responsible for creating the slate of officers and slate of directors-at-large
to be elected by the Board of Regents. The slate of officers will be announced 30 days prior to the election. The Board of Regents will vote on the proposed slates (officers and directors-at-large) on Oct. 24, 2023 at the Board of Regents meeting.
Who are the Board of Regents?
The Board of Regents is comprised of representatives from the corporate, nonprofit and government member organizations, as well as the Executive Director of NAEM. The President of the Board of Directors serves as the Chairman of the Board of Regents. The duties of the Board of Regents include determining the mission, vision, and purpose
of NAEM.