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BOARD and NOMINATING COMMITTEE POSITION INFORMATION

An elected board member is entrusted by the academy's members to represent them in determining the direction of AED and overseeing its activities. AED's full-time staff at a professional management firm implements its activities and handles day-to-day administration. AED is a nonprofit corporation organized under Section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS code. AED carries Association Professional Liability Insurance (sometimes called "directors and officers liability insurance") that covers board members.

BASIC BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish long-term goals
• Maintain focus on mission
• Develop policy
• Oversee financial status
• Monitor current programs
• Prioritize activities
• Consider new programs and projects
• Provide feedback to staff

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION:

• Candidate is a member in good standing of AED (dues are paid and current).
• Board members are elected for a three-year term.
• This is a volunteer position--there is no compensation for board service.
• The nominating committee attempts to maintain a board that reflects the interests and diversity of the membership.
• Candidates must have a desire to participate and contribute to AED goals.

SUGGESTED EXPERIENCE:

• Current participation as a leader in the eating disorders field
• Active role in an AED committee
• Participation as a volunteer leader in other organizations

SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS:

• To actively participate in all board meetings and conference calls
• To attend the annual meeting
• To serve as liaison to one or more AED councils or committees

BOARD MEETINGS:
Two in-person meetings are held each year. A full-day meeting is held immediately preceding the annual meeting, and a mid-year meeting at a location determined by the board. Conference calls are held semi-monthly. In addition, there may be special-purpose conference call meetings as needed. AED will reimburse travel costs (transportation, hotel) associated with attendance at board meetings except those held in conjunction with the annual meeting unless an additional hotel night is required. An expense reimbursement policy outlines specific details. It is expected that candidates have their employer's support for the time involved with board participation. The slate will be developed in the fall, and the election will take place in the spring with the results becoming official at the annual business meeting held during the annual meeting. Terms begin immediately following the business meeting.

TO BE CONSIDERED:
Supply the information requested on the following form, preferably via e-mail (using the actual form or your own document or simply an e-mail message). The nominating committee will contact you.

AED LEADERSHIP POSITION INTEREST FORM

I am interested in nominating someone for a position on the AED Board or Nominating Committee. I have included or attached a brief commentary on why I believe this person would be an excellent candidate for the position (focusing on relevant experience and activities.) (Use of this form is not required as long as all requested information is included in your own document or within an e-mail message).

E-mail: AED@aedweb.org
Phone: 847/498-4274 | Fax: 847/480-9282
Academy for Eating Disorders
Attn: Nominating Committee
111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100
Deerfield, IL 60015, USA

Please feel free to contact the members of the nominating committee with any questions or comments: