2026 Council Leadership Team Elections - Nominate
Welcome to the 2026 Council Leadership Team (CLT) nomination election voting site. As a member of the Council of Representatives, you have the responsibility of nominating members for CLT.
Candidate Interest are sought for the following two
vacancies on
the 2025 CLT:
The term of service for these positions is January 1, 2025–December 31, 2027.
CLT is seeking a balanced leadership team that reflects the diversity of the Council membership. CLT is Candidate Interest in members of the leadership team who exhibit awareness of issues of diversity and marginalization and who may bring aspects of personal diversity to the Team. Additionally, CLT seeks experience and knowledge of organizational leadership and change in complex organizations.
Desired General Leadership Qualities for Nominees
- Ability to listen and analyze, as well as think strategically and creatively
- Ability to consider multiple viewpoints and work well with people individually and in a group
- Ability to make decisions based on information and science rather than opinion
- Willingness to learn more about the Association, be prepared for, attend, and actively participate in CLT meetings, and take responsibility for duties as assigned
- Display personal integrity, honesty, sensitivity to, and tolerance of differing views
Responsibilities
All CLT members
- Attend and actively participate in all meetings of the CLT
- Become knowledgeable about the mission and strategic goals of the Association
- Provide a recommendation to Council on all motions brought before Council for its consideration
- Regularly review the structure and function of Council (including orientation of new members) and handle complaints about Council functions and operations
- Lead Council in reviewing and revising the strategic plan and ensure that APA policies are aligned with APA’s mission and strategic plan
CLT Chair
In addition to the responsibilities of all CLT members listed above:
- Preside over all meetings of the CLT
- Review CLT meeting minutes
- Attend and participate in Board of Directors meetings, retreats, and conference calls
- Attend meetings to the boards and committees to which they liaison
- Facilitate communications between CLT and Council members
CLT Chair-Elect
In addition to the responsibilities of all CLT members listed above:
- Attend and participate in Board of Directors meetings, retreats, and conference calls
- Attend meetings to the boards and committees to which they liaison
Given the increased workload of service on both CLT and the Board of Directors, the Chair and Chair-Elect of CLT have an annual honorarium of $16,500.
Eligibility
Council members shall nominate 2024 Council members who have served at least one year on Council. Members may not serve simultaneously on CLT and another board/committee.
View additional information on the CLT.
Voting Instructions
There are 2 separate slates listed below. You may vote for up to 2 candidates on each slate.
Note that a nomination poll has been sent to all candidates to assess whether they have interest in being nominated for the specific slate. You can see each candidate's interest in the "Candidate Interest" column.
= The candidate IS interested in being nominated for the slate.
= The candidate IS NOT interested in being nominated for the slate—you cannot nominate these candidates.
no response = The respondent did not respond to the nomination poll.
To select a candidate, click the box to the left of the individual’s name of your choice. After making your choices, please review your votes.
Your votes will not be recorded until you click on the “Submit Nominations” button at the bottom of the page. After the votes are recorded, you will be taken to a screen that confirms you have voted.
Vote for CHAIR-ELECT Candidates
Check no more than 2 names.
| Nominate | Chair-Elect Candidate Name | Candidate Interest |
|---|---|---|
| Nominate | Chair-Elect Candidate Name | Candidate Interest |
Vote for MEMBER-AT-LARGE Candidates
Check no more than 2 names.
| Nominate | Member-at-Large Candidate Name | Candidate Interest |
|---|---|---|
| Nominate | Member-at-Large Candidate Name | Candidate Interest |