AMPP Chapter Officer Elections

Shape the future of AMPP chapters

Volunteering for leadership is a great way to make a lasting impact on your community, grow professionally, and build connections that extend far beyond your chapter.
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Election timeline

Four key milestones from nomination to your new chapter leadership

Oct. 2 – 30, 2026
Open nominations

Submit your self-nomination and review available positions. The voting process runs Oct 30 – Dec 21.

Nov 25 – Dec 11, 2026
Balloting

All eligible members cast their votes electronically for their preferred candidates.

Dec 21, 2026
Final Results

Election results are announced and shared with the full chapter membership.

Jan 1, 2027
New Term Starts

Newly elected officers officially begin their term and chapter leadership transition is complete.

Early February
Officer Training Starts

Newly elected officers get access to training webinars and resources to guide your experience.

Open positions

Explore the roles available and find where you can make the biggest impact.

Chapter Chair

Purpose
Effectively operate the Chapter so that the needs of the members are met. Responsible for ethical oversight of the Chapter’s activities and funds.

Term
2-year term, 2 consecutive term maximum

Requirements

  • Must have prior experience as chapter Secretary, Treasurer, Secretary/Treasurer, Vice Chair, Chair, or Delegate

Essential Duties

  • Ensure proper administration and conduct of the Chapter
  • Ensure the accomplishment of Chapter goals, objectives, and strategies
  • Prepare agendas for all meetings of the Chapter Governing Board
  • Presiding over Chapter Governing Board and Chapter meetings
  • Lead effective transition to a new Governing Board

~15–20 hrs/month


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Chapter Vice Chair

Purpose
The Chapter Vice-Chair supports the Chapter Chair’s role to provide ethical oversight of the Chapter’s activities and functions.

Term
2-year term, 2 consecutive term maximum

Requirements

  • Member of AMPP & Chapter
  • Regularly attends chapter meetings or be engaged in chapter activities

Essential Duties

  • Provide executive support to the Chapter Chair
  • Perform the duties of the Chair in their absence
  • Perform special assignments made by the Chair

~10–15 hrs/month


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Chapter Secretary

Purpose
The Chapter Secretary is the official keeper of the records. It is the Secretary’s responsibility to take and distribute minutes to the Governing Board.

Term
2-year term, 2 consecutive term maximum

Requirements

  • Member of AMPP & Chapter
  • Regularly attends chapter meetings or be engaged in chapter activities

Essential Duties

  • Provide administrative support to the Chair and the Chapter Governing Board
  • Maintain and distribute minutes of Chapter Governing Board meetings
  • Distribute agendas of Chapter Governing Board meetings

* This role can be a Secretary/Treasurer (if applicable at your Chapter)

~10–20 hrs/month


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Chapter Treasurer

Purpose
The Chapter Treasurer is responsible for the integrity of the fiscal affairs of the Chapter and ensures that financial records and assets are accurately maintained.

Term
2-year term, 2 consecutive term maximum

Requirements

  • Must have prior volunteer experience with the chapter

Essential Duties

  • Collect, deposit, and maintain records of all Chapter funds in accordance with the Chapter Partnership Agreement
  • Issues payment for invoices in a timely manner
  • Fiduciary responsibility to ensure that the terms of the Chapter Partnership Agreement are met regarding financial concerns
  • Provide ethical oversight of the Chapter funds and ensure financial reporting
  • If the Chapter sponsors a Student Club, hold and distribute funds for that Student Chapter working with the Student Financial Liaison

* This role can be a Secretary/Treasurer (if applicable at your Chapter)

~15–25 hrs/month


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Chapter Member-At-Large

Purpose
The Chapter Member-at-large serves as a liaison to the general membership of the Chapter and representative to the Governing Board.

Term
2-year term, 2 consecutive term maximum

Requirements

  • Member of AMPP & Chapter
  • Regularly attends chapter meetings or be engaged in chapter activities

Essential Duties

  • Primarily serves as a liaison between the membership and the Chapter Governing Board
  • Solicits program topics from membership and evaluates relevance and interest to members
  • Represent the regional membership’s interest to local government agencies and/or NGO facilities, promoting the mission of the organization

~10–15 hrs/month


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Chapter Delegate

Purpose
The Chapter Delegate serves as a mentor to the Chapter Officers.

Term
3-year term, 2 consecutive term maximum

Requirements

  • Must have prior experience as chapter Treasurer, Secretary/Treasurer, Chair, or Delegate
  • Must meet the required KSA’s outlined in Article 5

Essential Duties

  • Represents the Chapter at Area Task Force meetings
  • Responsible for bringing any Chapter concerns or needs to the Area
  • Responsible for communicating information from the Area back to the Chapter
  • Serve as a non-voting member on the Chapter Governing Board (in the event of a tie, the Chapter Delegate will be the deciding vote)

~5–10 hrs/month


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Submit your nomination

Ready to step up? Complete the form below to nominate yourself for a chapter position.

Need help?

Have questions about the nomination process, eligibility, or a specific role? Our chapter team is here to help you every step of the way.

chapters@ampp.org

We typically respond within 1–2 business days.