AHCA/NCAL Board Elections

Guidelines for Application

​AHCA Board of Governors and NCAL Board of Directors Candidate Application Materials for Elections

1. Rules Governing the Distribution of Campaign Materials​
   
2. Conflict of Interest Policy and Confidentiality Certification for Board Members
3. Code of Ethics
4. Disclosure and Authorization
   
5. Consent and Release
   
6. Board Policies
7. Candidate Request for Reconsideration​
8. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

AHCA/NCAL Governance and Election Information

1. AHCA/NCAL Philosophy of Association Leadership
2. Duties of Officers and Members of the Board of Governors
3. Council of States’ Rules Governing the Organization and Conduct of Business 
4. Council of States’ Rules Governing the Conduct of Nominations and Elections
5. Reed Smith Corporate Governance and Antitrust Guidelines Training
6. Webinar - Running for the AHCA/NCAL Board​​
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AHCA BOG

The AHCA BOG holds an orientation in January for new members.  There are up to five face to face meetings held during the year, frequently in conjunction with other AHCA/NCAL events like Congressional Briefing and the Regional Multifacility Spring and Fall meetings.  Conference calls are held twice a month.  Many are briefing calls not requiring action.  Board members are expected/encouraged to attend AHCA/NCAL conferences.  In fact, AHCA provides complimentary registration to Board members.

AHCA BOG members typically serve as liaisons to various AHCA committees.  Those committees also hold regular conference calls and typically one to three face to face meetings.  Committee participation is not mandatory for AHCA BOG members.  AHCA BOG members are expected to attend both AHCA Council of States (COS) meetings, once during Congressional Briefing and once during Convention.

NCAL BOD

The NCAL BOD holds an orientation for new members.  There are two face to face meetings held during the year.  Conference calls are held monthly.  NCAL BOD members are expected/encouraged to attend AHCA/NCAL conferences. ​

Active participation on at least one NCAL committee is required.  Those committees also hold regular conference calls but do not hold face to face meetings.  NCAL BOD members are expected to attend the COS meetings at convention.  In addition, they are expected to attend NCAL Day, the AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention, Congressional Briefing and the AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit.

Candidates for both boards use a variety of methods to campaign.  Candidates typically reach out to the state executive in their state for guidance and direction.  Examples of campaign activities include but are not limited to: phone calls and/or emails to the voting bodies; phone calls and/or emails to state executives; receptions held at AHCA/NCAL events; or token gifts and candidate literature set out prior to the COS meeting at the AHCA/NCAL Convention. 

Candidates are responsible for the organization of their campaign and any resulting costs.  AHCA/NCAL staff members are not permitted to assist with the campaigns including but not limited to the shipping or distribution of materials. ​