Administrative Professional Advisory Council (APAC)

2023-2024 Election Application Now Open

The Administrative Professional Advisory Council (APAC) is seeking nominations for the positions of chair, vice-chair, and treasurer in addition to full and alternate general membership. The APAC represents all campuses to the WSU administration; all APAC members (see Article VIII in APAC Guidelines for eligibility) are encouraged to run for officer positions and all administrative professional employees (see Article V) are encouraged to run for APAC membership.

Election Timetable & Procedural Steps	Timeline Identified	2023 Dates

Dates and procedures announced; nomination forms open	Before February meeting	February 1
Formal nominations due to on the APAC webpage announcement ^1,2	5 PM first Friday in March	March 3
Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer (Officers) and general member candidates announced	March meeting	March 9
Special nomination cycle held if no Officer candidates nominated/applied (as applicable)	Friday after March meeting	March 10
Candidate information sent to members	Last week of March	March 30
Executive Session Officer presentations / Q&A (5 min per candidate) / Vote	Immediately after April meeting	April 13
New members announced & invited to attend the APAC meeting following written notification of appointment.	Prior to May meeting	April 27
New members attend first APAC meeting	May meeting	May 11

The 2022 Administrative Professional Advisory Council Special Election Application Session opened on Wednesday, February 1st. The application form will close at 5:00pm on March 3rd, 2023.

2023 - 2024 APAC Election Application Form
Nomination for a position on the WSU Administrative Professional Advisory Council

Applicant's Name*
First Last
Position/Job Title*

Email address*

Work Phone*

Department/Unit*

College or Division

Location*

Please enter your primary WSU work location
Position/Job Description

Please select the APAC membership role of interest*
Please only select an APAC Officer position if you meet the requirements (as outlined in the guidelines) and have served as an APAC Council member in the past.
Why do you want to serve on APAC? Please describe why you would be an ideal candidate?*
Please add any other information to your application here. (this question is not required)
Comments
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APAC Application / Nominations & Requirements

All Alternate and Council Member applications / nominations must be WSU Administrative Professionals. Completion of the APAC online nomination web form is required.
- APAC Alternate Membership positions can serve for an unlimited 1-year term
- APAC Council Membership positions can serve for two consecutive 3-year terms
Nominations will be submitted in writing to the APAC Office during the open 30 day nomination period. Self nominations are also accepted.
Any member nominated has the right to decline the nomination. The APAC respects the decision of a member who declines a nomination. All nominees are contacted for an opportunity to decline before the packets are sent to the APAC voting Council Members.
Current Council Members will need to be in good standing in accordance with Article V of the APAC Guidelines.
- Council members should plan to dedicate 2 hours or more per month depending on role and committee(s)
All Officer position nominees shall include a letter detailing how they are qualified for the position with their nomination packet per the advertised requirements.
- APAC Officer Requirements (Article VIII from the APAC Guidelines)

Note: Forms are reviewed by APAC members for election purposes. If you have any questions about election processes, please contact the APAC Office, and a team member will connect with you soon.

apac@wsu.edu
PO Box 641038
Pullman, WA 99164-1038
509-335-8350