All Active and Emeritus members whose dues are current as of the date the elections go live are eligible voters.

APHON members vote annually on the seats open for either an officer or director role on the APHON Board of Directors.

Each candidate is running unopposed, in accordance with the APHON Bylaws which were amended by the APHON voting members in 2023. It is intentional that there is only one candidate for each position. The Leadership Development Committee is authorized to run an open call for candidates as well as to identify candidates who have the skills and credentials that they deem would be the best individual to be added to the APHON Board at this point in time. This does not mean that other candidates are not properly suited; however, the Leadership Development Committee follows a matrix and has the ability to determine a preference for particular skills and background each year based on the composition of board members that will continue on. Due to the rigor of evaluation prior to getting on the ballot, each position runs unopposed.

This is in accordance with the APHON Bylaws that were amended in 2023. The election represents an opportunity to be informed regarding future leadership and still offer a choice to not vote for a candidate. When members go to the ballot, if they do not wish to vote for a candidate, they simply do not check the box for that candidate. A candidate must receive over 50% affirmation of all votes cast to be considered elected.

You can submit questions to membership@aphon.org; however, all discussions and deliberations of the Leadership Development Committee are considered privileged. If you would like to be considered as a candidate or nominate a candidate for a future open position on the APHON Board, please respond to the next open call for candidates that will take place in Q1 2025.