The Nominations Committee of the Georgia Public Health Association is seeking interested candidates for the roles of Vice President and Representative at Large for the term of May 2026-May 2027.
Nominations for Vice President
Our goal is to solicit nominations for elective office from the general membership in active status of GPHA. The Committee shall select a slate of candidates from the nominations and secure their agreement to serve. The Committee shall present to the GPHA Secretary a nominee for each office to be filled at least thirty days prior to the opening of the next annual meeting. Officers of the Association are required to hold membership in GPHA for a period of three years prior to their nomination for election.
We seek to prepare a slate of candidates that are representative of our membership and diverse in experience and background. The Vice President will have meetings ~ 7 times per year with in-person and virtual options. The Vice President is expected to participate in board meetings, attend the annual conference, and participate in other activities to help advance the association’s strategic priorities. The roles and responsibilities of the position include:
- Must be a current active GPHA member, for a period of three years prior to election as Vice President
- Carry out roles and responsibilities as a member of the Executive Board and the Executive Committee
- In absence, vacancy, or inability of the President-Elect, assume the responsibilities or office of the President-Elect.
- Serve as the Annual Meeting and Conference Planning Committee Chairperson
- Shall perform duties as may be delegated by the Executive Board or the President
- The term of office begins at the annual meeting for one (1) year or until a successor is elected. No elected officer may serve in the same elected capacity for more than three terms.
Historically, the Vice President will serve a one-year term, then serve as President-elect, and then serve as President of the Association.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Nominating Committee Chairperson, Beverley Townsend, MD, MPH, via email by February 16, 2026. The email address is Beverley.Townsend@dph.ga.gov. Please be sure to include your contact information, i.e.- address, email, and phone number. A final slate of candidates will be presented to the membership for vote during the 2026 Annual Conference of the Georgia Public Health Association in April 2026. Pease email the Nominations Committee Chair with any questions or have a request for more information.
Nominations for Representative at Large
Our goal is to solicit nominations for elective office from the general membership in active status of GPHA. The Committee shall select a slate of candidates from the nominations and secure their agreement to serve. The Committee shall present to the GPHA Secretary a nominee for each office to be filled at least thirty days prior to the opening of the next annual meeting. Officers of the Association are required to hold membership in GPHA for a period of three years prior to their nomination for election.
We seek to prepare a slate of candidates that are representative of our membership and diverse in experience and background. The Representative at Large will have meetings ~ 7 times per year with in-person and virtual options. The Representative at Large is expected to participate in board meetings, attend the annual conference, and participate in other activities to help advance the association’s strategic priorities. The roles and responsibilities of the position include:
- Must be a current active GPHA member, for a period of three years prior to election
- Carry out roles and responsibilities as a member of the Executive Board the Executive Committee
- Serve on committees representing the Board of Directors, on request
- Co-Chair the Policy and Advocacy Committee
- Perform duties as directed by the President
The term of office will begin at the adjournment of the annual meeting and last for one (1) year or until a successor is elected. No elected officer may serve in the same elected capacity for more than three terms.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Nominating Committee Chairperson, Beverley Townsend, MD, MPH, via email by February 16, 2026. The email address is Beverley.Townsend@dph.ga.gov. Please be sure to include your contact information, i.e.- address, email, and phone number. A final slate of candidates will be presented to the membership for vote during the 2026 Annual Conference of the Georgia Public Health Association in April 2026. Pease email the Nominations Committee Chair with any questions or have a request for more information.