Greetings:

I have had the privilege and wonderful opportunity to serve as the 2018-2020 Regional Representative for the AIA NW+PR Region. This position has been one of the most satisfying and enriching roles I have had while a member of the AIA. And it has also been an opportunity to better understand the mission of the Institute while working with staff and other volunteers responsible for planning and implementing the goals for the future of the AIA.

The Northwest and Pacific Regional Representative to the Strategic Council position for my replacement is now open for nominations. This position is open to ALL members within the Region and is a great opportunity to both lead the NW+PR and at the same time also participate in the AIA Strategic Council! Applications and nominations for the Regional Representative 2021-2023 position are due by the end of the day, Monday, May 18th, 2020.

The Region elects Strategic Council Representative(s) according to the number and term allowed by the Institute. The Strategic Council Representatives shall be Architect members assigned to an AIA Component in the Region; shall serve on the Region Board of Delegates; shall exercise such authority and assume such responsibilities as established by the Region's Bylaws and the Bylaws of the Institute. Strategic Council Representative’s roles and responsibilities can be found here.

NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF STRATEGIC COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
The outgoing Strategic Council Representative shall be responsible for the oversight of the election of the new Strategic Council Representative. Below are the requirements for pursuing this position:

Formal Nominations. Official announcements of an office vacancy and opening of nominations for such vacancies shall be initiated at the Annual Meeting the year prior to the vacancy occurring. Formal nominations shall be completed prior to the Region Board of Delegates meeting at the AIA annual Conference on Architecture, (which in lieu of A’20 is now a Board of Delegates call scheduled for June 18, 2020 at 4:00 – 5:30PM MDT) at which time the outgoing Strategic Council Representative will announce the slate of candidates. All nominees shall be AIA Members assigned to a Component in the AIA Northwest and Pacific Region.

Qualifications of Nominators. Nominations of Strategic Council Representatives may be made to the outgoing Representative by petition containing the signatures of not less than ten AIA members of a Component in the Region or by resolution of any Component within the Region.

Nominations from the Floor. Nominations for Strategic Council Representatives may be made from the floor at the Region Annual Meeting at the time of election for the vacant office.

Nominee Information Sheet. Campaign materials shall be limited to the nominee’s information sheet, one 8-1/2” x 11” sheet, one-sided, which shall include a photograph of the nominee. The information sheet shall be furnished with the written and endorsed nomination to the outgoing Strategic Council Representative no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Region Board of Delegates Meeting scheduled in conjunction with the AIA annual Conference on Architecture, (which in lieu of A’20 is now a Board of Delegates call scheduled for June 18, 2020 at 4:00 – 5:30PM MDT). After acceptance of an individual’s candidacy by the outgoing Strategic Council Representative, this information sheet may be used for distribution from the nominating Component or the nominee prior to the Annual Meeting, posting on the Region’s web site and for the distribution at the annual Leadership Summit.

Presentation by Nominees. A time for a formal presentation by each nominee shall be provided at the Region’s Annual Meeting prior to election.

Please contact either myself or Jeffrey Hamlett if you have any questions or would like additional information regarding the position.

Thank you,

Roderick Ashley, FAIA
AIA Northwest + Pacific Region
Regional Representative