ARMA Board of Directors
Board Open Position Specifics and Candidacy Submission Requirements
In 2012, the ARMA International Board of Directors voted to reduce the size of the Board moving from
16 to 8 – 10 board members by 2016. For this election cycle, the Election Management Task Force will
be filling the following positions bringing the size of the Board to 9 members beginning July 1, 2016:
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President Elect - The President Elect serves a one-year term, moves to president for a one-year
term, and serves the final one-year term as immediate past president/chair of the board.
Treasurer - The Treasurer serves a two-year term and may run for a second two-year term.
1 Director – The Director will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2018.
Time Commitment
The Board meets in person two times per year including a strategic planning session. The Board also
meets monthly via conference call with necessary prep work involving review of agenda materials.
Successful candidates for the current open board positions are expected to attend the Board meeting
being held March 9 – 11, 2016 in Kansas City and the fall Board meeting and annual conference held in
various cities.
Expense Coverage
Airfare, housing and a daily meal allowance are paid or reimbursed for Board members traveling on
ARMA business.
Submission Requirements
Please submit a current resume and a statement as to why you want to serve on the ARMA Board, why
you meet the listed qualifications, and the contributions you can bring to the board. A letter from your
employer (if applicable) is also required indicating support of the time commitment involved in board
service. In addition, please respond to the following questions for the specific position you are running
for:
President Elect:
 What strategic steps should ARMA take to support our profession’s place in the broader world
of Information Governance?
 How will you strategically build on ARMA's global vision, core purpose and mission to continue
to advance the profession and the professional?
 What do you believe will be the challenges for our members over the next few years?
Treasurer:
 What strategic steps should ARMA take to support our profession’s place in the broader world
of Information Governance?
 Describe your previous experience with financial analysis and budgeting as it relates to a
business or volunteer operation.
Director:
 What strategic steps should ARMA take to support our profession’s place in the broader world
of Information Governance?
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What roles have you had (either in business or in a volunteer capacity) that you would
characterize as a governance rather than management role?
What top two issues do you feel ARMA should focus on the most in the next 12 months and
why?
Nominations and Material Submissions
Do you know someone who would make a great addition to the Board and meets the stated
qualifications? Submit their name, email address, and phone number to connie.hardy@armaintl.org.
Nominations are due by October 15, 2015. You can also self-nominate.
The materials submission deadline is November 15, 2015 and should be sent electronically to
connie.hardy@armaintl.org. Please indicate the position you are running for in the subject line. All
materials submitted (other than the employer support letter) will be posted to the ARMA website for
members review and consideration prior to voting in January.