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IAPAE Election Rules
IAPAE Election Rules
- Anyone who is a current, fully paid, up to date, IAPAE member, and involved in PA/PA Analogue education in some manner, can nominate themselves or any other IAPAE member for any open position.
- An IAPAE member can only nominate themselves or another member for one open position.
- Nominations will occur online on the IAPAE Election website for a two-week period prior to, and up to the election date from Friday, October 30 at 14:00 UTC and will close on Saturday, November 14 at 14:00 UTC.
- All nominees may submit a 250-word Manifesto Statement, “Who they are, What they intend to accomplish, Why they should be elected for an open position and what is their teaching experience” along with a head shot photograph for consideration of desired open position at this Nomination link: https://www.iapae.org/iapae-election/iapae-election-2026-nomination-form/
- The Manifesto and head shot will be posted on the IAPAE Election page for members to consider all nominees for each open position for online elections.
- Election voting will occur online for 18 hours from Saturday, November 14 at 16:00 UTC to close on Sunday, November 15 at 10:00 UTC. Anyone who is a current, fully paid, up to date, IAPAE member is eligible to cast their vote for candidates of the open positions, reviewing the Manifesto of each candidate.
- The IAPAE Secretary and independent auditor will tabulate the vote at the conclusion of the voting period.
- In the case of a tie for any open position, the Board of Directors will vote to decide the candidate.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- The IAPAE Election process is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion with nominations from a wide representation in all five geographic regions of the IAPAE membership.
- IAPAE is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity is a source of strength and that all people should be treated with dignity and respect.