Nominations for Board positions and awards are now closed for this year.

Election time is coming and the Nominating Committee of the TJA will be selecting a slate of candidates for the following positions:

THIRD VICE PRESIDENT

     The person elected will serve progressively through the Presidential preparation chairs to become your President in the year 2011.  Give some serious thought to this nomination and present yourself or someone else to the Nominating Committee.  The eligibility for this elected office is contingent upon active “professional” membership in good standing with the Association for a period of one year prior to election.  The member must have served at least one year on the Board of Directors in order to be eligible for this position.  The member elected will be required to attend approximately four meetings per year.

TREASURER

     This person sits as a member of the Executive Committee and is the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Association.  The Treasurer is expected to oversee all financial operations and records of the Association on behalf of the board.  The Treasurer shall make the financial records of the Association available for audit by the Finance Committee at the request of the President.  The eligibility for this elected office is contingent upon active “professional” membership in good standing with the Association for a period of one year prior to the election.  The member elected will be required to attend approximately four meetings per year.  The Treasurer shall serve a three year term in office. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – Two Positions Available

     The Board of Directors shall be the governing body of the Association.  The President shall be the presiding officer at all board meetings.  The Board shall be empowered to authorize expenditures for the general business of the Association, authorize additional expenditures, and set appropriate charges.  The Board may enter into any agreement or contract with other personal or organizations for the advancement of the Association.  Eligibility for this elected office is contingent upon active “professional” membership in good standing with the Association for a period of one year prior to election.  Members elected to this position shall serve a three year term in office.

 
   Nominations with attached resumes are to be returned to the Nomination Committee Chairman for verification of eligibility and distribution to Committee Members.  All nominations shall contain the following for consideration:  Full Name, Current Occupation, Official Title, Business Address and Phone Number, a brief biographical sketch (not to exceed 50 words), and a picture to be included on the ballot. 

1. Guidelines for nominations

 

1. Individuals must be members in good standing as specified in the bylaws at the time of nomination.
2. Nominating Committee members shall not be considered for office.
3. Only written nominations will be considered.  Self-Nominations are acceptable. 
4. Office being sought shall be identified in the nomination.
5. Endorsement of the affected Sheriff must accompany the nomination.  Nominations lacking the Sheriff’s endorsement will not be considered for office.
6. Elections shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article VI of the bylaws.

We need good people from around the State to continue the tradition of dedication and commitment set by current and past officers and board members.  Become involved, submit a nomination now.  Nominations must be received by March 31, 2008.  Nominations received after the deadline cannot be considered.

Send nominations to:

Robert Green
1st Vice President, TJA
Nomination Committee, Chair
Montgomery County
#1 Criminal Justice Drive
Conroe, TX 77301
 (936)538-3205
(936)538-3210 fax

Committee Members:

Mary Farley
2nd Vice President, TJA
Bell County
111 West Central Avenue
Belton, Texas  76513
(254)933-5783
(254)933-5939 fax

Johnny Mynar
Member-at-Large
McLennan County
3201 East Highway 6
Waco, Texas  76705
(254)759-5687
(254)757-0541fax