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ACSS 2027 Elections Portal

Welcome to the Portal for the ACSS 2027 Election. 

Nominations Information

Nominations for Delegates and Chapter Officers opens on December 1, 2026 and closes on February 1, 2027.  Online Nomination forms will go live online on December 1, 2026.  View additional important dates on our Elections timeline. 

Click here to read more about why it is important to get involved and nominate yourself for a leadership position within ACSS!

 

ACSS Election Process

ACSS Elections occur every three years. During this cycle, Chapter office positions are filled for the eleven ACSS Chapters through an election process. Delegates are also elected to represent the Chapters during Delegate Assembly. The process begins with a nominations period, followed by an electronic voting period, and ends with Delegate Assembly. The new Chapter Officers elected will be sworn in during Delegate Assembly and serve a three year term. Delegate Assembly is also an important event where Chapter Officers, Delegates and Board Members discuss Association business.

Continue reading to learn more about the ACSS Election Process

Position Descriptions

Board Member

  • Attend four Board Meetings per year (two virtual and two in-person) to discuss organizational improvements and represent the voice of Chapter members;
  • Vote on policy changes, legislative decisions, and budgetary items to improve the Association's operations;
  • Participate in legislative activities by meeting with legislators face-to-face to explain concerns on behalf of all excluded employees and urge change;
  • Participate in trainings, workshops and Chapter meetings to foster ongoing development and build relationships.

Chapter President

  • Manage the business and affairs of the chapter;
  • Supervise the activities of all other officers and agents of the chapter;
  • Preside over all meetings of the members;
  • Maintain relationships with ACSS and other chapters.

Vice President

  • Assume and discharge the responsibilities of the President while the President is unable to do so;
  • In the event of vacancy in the office of  Chapter President, the Vice President shall perform the duties of President until such vacancy has been filled.

Secretary/Treasurer

  • Shall keep the minutes of all chapter meetings and action of the chapter and the membership;
  • Maintain copies of the chapter's membership records;
  • Retain copies of all correspondence, documents, and other records of the chapter;
  • Maintain a copy of the Chapter Bylaws, available at any time, by the voting members of the chapter. 

Delegate

  • Attends ACSS Delegate Assembly as an elected representative of their respective chapter by speaking or voting on behalf of the entire chapter membership;
  • Elects the Board of Directors of ACSS at Delegate Assembly, adopts a 3-year budget and votes on other general business of ACSS;
  • Encouraged to be involved, attend chapter meetings and participate as part of the chapter.