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Be the Change—Step into ACA Leadership

Are you ready to shape the future of ACA, or know someone who is? The Call for Nominations for our new Board of Directors (formerly Governing Council) is now open!  

We’re seeking collaborative, passionate and visionary leaders to join the Board of Directors. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact, drive strategic decisions and help guide our mission and vision forward. 

Board of Directors Open Positions & Descriptions

  • President

    The ACA president serves as the chief governance officer of ACA and chairperson of the Board of Directors. The president-elect is elected from among the professional members of ACA. Succession to president occurs after service as president-elect for one year. After serving as president for one year, the president succeeds to the immediate past president for one year.

  • Treasurer

    The ACA treasurer serves as the officer with primary responsibility for ensuring the financial health of the organization. The treasurer-elect is elected from among the professional members of ACA. Succession to treasurer occurs after service as treasurer-elect for one year. After serving as treasurer for one year, the treasurer succeeds to the past treasurer for one year.

  • At-Large Director (11 open seats)

    At-large directors hold overall fiscal and strategic oversight responsibility for ACA, including the fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and obedience. They are charged with the supervision and oversight of ACA’s mission.

Professional Counseling

Nomination Process

The nomination process is simple. Complete the online nomination application form with the details required, expressing your interest. Review the position descriptions and highlight your competencies in your application to demonstrate why you’d be a great fit.

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Board of Directors FAQ

Have questions about this year's nomination and election cycle? We've got answers to many frequently asked questions.

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ACA Election Timeline

Once final nominees are decided, the full slate of candidates will be presented to ACA members for the 2026 ACA elections. Our election vendor, eBallot, will send your ballot directly to you via email once elections open.  

  • 2025
    October 27
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    Call for nominations opens for president-elect, treasurer, treasurer-elect and 11 board members for fiscal year 2027.

  • 2025
    December 1
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    Call for nominations closes.

  • 2026
    April 8
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    Nominations and Elections Committee announces slate of candidates.

  • 2026
    April 14 - May 8
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    Members cast ballots for president-elect, treasurer, treasurer-elect and 11 board members; division and region members vote for five Advisory Council representatives and one region representative.

  • 2026
    May 22 & July 1
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    Election results are announced (May 22). New Board of Directors and Advisory Council are seated (July 1).

Division Elections Timeline

ACA facilitates elections for most of our 20 divisions. Below is a timeline of important dates for these elections. Note that this timeline is different than in previous years. For complete details, check with your ACA division on their 2027-2027 election cycle.  

  • 2025
    November 5
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    Division, organizational affiliate and region slates of candidates due to ACA Governance team.

  • 2025
    February 2
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    Call for nominations closes.

  • 2026
    April 14 to May 5
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    Nominations and Elections Committee announces slate of candidates.

  • 2026
    May 18 to May 22
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    Members cast ballots for president-elect, treasurer, treasurer-elect and 11 board members; division and region members vote for five Advisory Council representatives and one region representative.