Call For Board Nominations
- Mar 12
- 3 min read
The 2026 - 2027 ILEA San Antonio Board year is quickly approaching in July 2026. To be considered for a board position, the eligible candidate must voting members in good standing of the Association at the time of nomination, election to office and throughout their term of office.
Learn more about the roles and responsibilities from our Chapter By-Laws:
ARTICLE VII – OFFICERS
Section 1. Chapter Officers/Executive Committee. The officers of the Chapter shall be President, President-elect (serving as Secretary and Treasurer), Vice President/Membership, Vice President/Education and Programs and Vice President/Communications. The Immediate Past President will act in ex-officio capacity. All officers of the Chapter shall comprise the Executive Committee and shall be empowered to act on behalf of the Chapter between meetings of the members.
Section 2. Charter Officers. The initial charter officers of the Chapter shall include those listed in this article in Sections 5-9.
Section 3. Election. The initial officers of a new chapter each will serve a two year term with an opportunity for re-election. Thereafter, officers will serve one-year terms, beginning at the close of the Annual Meeting in the fiscal year of the election. No officer having held an office for two successive terms shall be eligible to succeed himself in the same office.
Section 4. Removal from Office. An officer may, by affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Board of Directors, be removed from office on any of the following grounds:
Failure to attend three consecutive Board and/or Executive Committee meetings.
Violation of the Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics of the Association or Bylaws of the Association and/or Chapter.
Failure to serve the Chapter’s directives in fulfilling their official duties.
Said officer must be given reasonable notice and an opportunity to respond to all charges.
Section 5. President. The President shall perform the duties usually assigned this office. The President shall preside at all meetings, or in his/her absence the President-elect, or in his/her absence a designated Vice President. In the absence of all, then a member of the Board of Directors shall preside. The President shall appoint all committees with the approval of the Board of Directors and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee.
Section 6. President-Elect. The President-elect shall, in the absence of the President, have all powers and perform all duties of the President except where precluded by law. The President – Elect shall also serve as the Secretary and Treasurer of the chapter.
The Secretary shall be responsible for recording the minutes of all meetings of the Chapter and Board of Directors. The Secretary will be responsible for the promulgation of these minutes to the appropriate members and shall submit copies of such minutes to the Association headquarters, issue notices of all meetings, write such official letters as the Chapter may designate, maintain and preserve a record of the proceedings and history of the Chapter.
The Treasurer shall receive and deposit all Chapter funds in the name of the Chapter, in a bank or trust company as approved by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall be responsible for preparation of the Chapter budget, and make regular financial reports to the Board of Directors at their meetings, to be incorporated in the permanent records of the Chapter. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for submitting quarterly and year-end financial reports to the Association’s office as required.
All funds withdrawn from the Chapter accounts must require the signature of the Treasurer and one other officer.
The Treasurer shall deliver to his successor in office all funds, books, documents, vouchers and other property of the Chapter which he/she has in their possession and/or for which they are accountable.
Section 7. Vice President/Membership shall oversee all membership activity and be responsible for any and all committee activity pertaining to membership in the Chapter. The Vice President/Membership shall also be responsible for recording and maintaining the list of members and the addresses of members and shall be responsible for promulgating changes and amendments.
Section 8. Vice President/Education and Programs shall oversee all educational and program activity and be responsible for any and all committee activity pertaining to education in the Chapter. This includes hospitality and site selection areas.
Section 9. Vice President/Communications shall oversee all activities relating to various aspects of both internal and external Chapter communications.
