Earning Criteria

• Elected by the AAMFT membership and serve a term of five years.
• Active Board Membership: Individuals must serve as active members of the organization.
• Completion of a hybrid one-day AAMFT Governance Orientation with online training.
• Served on the AAMFT Board of Directors.
• Board Process Integrity: Ensure the Board behaves consistently with its own rules and those legitimately imposed upon it from outside the organization. Collaborate with the CEO and the Executive Committee to develop the Board agenda. Conduct meetings in accordance with Rules for AAMFT Assemblies. Ensure meeting discussions focus on issues that belong to the Board to decide and not to the CEO.
• Decision-Making Authority: Make decisions within the topics covered by Board policies on Governance Process and Board-CEO Relationship. Chair Board meetings with all the commonly accepted power of that position (e.g., ruling, recognizing). Present all appointments to the Board for approval. Consult with the President-Elect on all major matters of policy arising between Board meetings.
• Representation: Represent the Board to outside parties in announcing Board-stated positions and in stating Chair decisions and interpretations within the area delegated. Travel to represent the Board to outside parties and report all activities regarding this travel to the Board. Provide endorsements, recommendations, or formal support for publications, programs, or individuals when such endorsements are in accord with Ends policies and directly benefit AAMFT.
• Committee Leadership:Criteria Type: ExperienceChair the Executive Committee.Serve as the President of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the Advancement of Human Systems.Chair the Leadership and Development Recruitment Committee (LDRC) starting at the beginning of the election cycle of their first year as President until the end of the election cycle in their last year of Board service.Chair the Political Action Oversight Committee.
• Stipend Review: Lead the review of the President’s and President-Elect’s stipends every two years.
• Annual Reporting: Report on the organization at the Annual Business Meeting.
• Communication: Communicate to the members following each Board meeting. Send a charge letter to all the Chairs of Committees and Task Forces to clarify Board expectations for the coming year.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Promote and integrate DEI principles in all aspects of the association’s work. Ensure diverse representation and inclusive practices within the Board and committees. Advocate for DEI initiatives and policies.
• Succession Planning: Assign coverage to the appropriate individual when unavailable to respond to Association issues. Ensure a smooth transition of presidential duties in the event of inability to complete the current term of office.
• Strategic Planning and Implementation: Lead the review and implementation of the association’s strategic plan. Ensure alignment of all activities with the strategic goals and objectives. Monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to stay on track with strategic initiatives.
• Governance Policies and Implementation: Lead the review and implementation of the association’s governance policies. Ensure alignment of all activities with the policies and procedures. Monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to stay on track with the policies and procedures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including members, partners, and external organizations. Foster strong relationships and collaboration to advance the association’s mission. Address member concerns and feedback effectively.
• Crisis Management: Lead the association through crises or significant challenges. In conjunction with the CEO, develop and implement crisis management plans. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders during crises.
• Ethical Standards: Uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics in all financial dealings.
• Executive Committee Responsibilities: Act with the powers of the Board between meetings, except where prohibited by the Bylaws.
• Executive Committee Responsibilities: Oversee the audit process and maintain an open relationship with external auditors.
• Executive Committee Responsibilities: Evaluate the CEO’s performance and handle contract and compensation matters.
• Executive Committee Responsibilities: Address emergent or urgent issues that cannot wait until the next Board meeting.
• Executive Committee Responsibilities: Provide written reports to the Board on matters discussed and decisions made during meetings.