Call for Nominations

**Nominations are closed until January 2009**

PRESIDENT IN THE YEAR 2012

     The person elected will serve progressively through the Presidential preparation chairs to become your President in the year 2012.  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.

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. 

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, 2009.  Nominations received after the deadline cannot be considered.

Send nominations to:

Mary Farley
1st Vice President, TJA
Bell County
111 West Central Avenue
Belton, Texas  76513
(254)933-5783
(254)933-5939 fax

Committee Members:

David Drosche, 2nd Vice President
Brazos County Sheriff’s Office
1700 Hwy 21 West
Bryan, TX  77803
Phone: (979) 361-4846
Fax: (979) 361-4847

Member-at-Large - TBD