The Nominating Committee calls for nominations for the ACVO Board of Regents each spring for election in the fall. Members of the Board of Regents serve a three-year term as a general Regent. In most cases, completion of the term as Regent is followed by ascension to the positions of officers of the ACVO, though this is not required. Selection criteria for nomination to the BOR have recently been established and should be used to guide the nomination process.

Selection Criteria for Nomination of Regent to the ACVO BOR :

a. Willingness to serve
b. Active Diplomate of the ACVO for at least 5 years
c. Significant ACVO committee involvement
d. Ability to attend BOR meetings (spring and fall)
e. Capacity for attention to the needs of the ACVO/BOR (time commitment)
f. Ability to participate in group decision-making and support board decisions (leaves personal agenda out of discussions)
g. Good communication skills
h. Ideology and values consistent with the ACVO
i. Has not served as a member of the BOR in the past 10 years

Board meetings occur in the spring and fall. The spring meeting is typically for 1½ days over a weekend in March or April. The fall meeting is typically for 1½ days in October or November, usually a Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the annual ACVO meeting. The time commitment to the Board in addition to these meetings is variable but generally should not exceed a couple hours per month. Expenses to attend the spring BOR meeting are paid by the ACVO. Expenses for travel to the fall meeting are not paid as it is expected that the (Diplomate) Regents would be attending the annual ACVO meeting in any case. Related hotel and meal expenses for both meetings are paid in full by the ACVO. Nominees must be endorsed by at least 2 active ACVO Diplomates.

If you are interested in nominating someone to the BOR please contact the ACVO office for a nomination form. Once the form has been completed it should be returned to the ACVO office. Nominations must be received by July 2nd annually. Thank You!