Become an AORN Leader

Nominating Committee
Consists of five members.

Immediate past president serves as non-voting committee advisor following term of office as President.

2 years; three are elected in even-numbered years and two are elected in odd- numbered years.

Chair is selected from the continuing committee members by the committee.

Attend AORN Expo.

Introductory board meeting (orientation) day after Expo election results.

Ballot deliberations (2 days in July or August in Denver).

Prepare and present an annual slate of candidates for Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.

Solicit and receive nominations for all elected positions Monthly conference calls.

Prepare and collaborate on calls for ongoing action items.

Collaborate on projects such as webinars, posters, candidate’s selection grid, webpages and use social media to encourage member engagement..

Direct candidate support.

Annual review and update of Candidate Handbook.

Board of Directors
Consists of elected officers and seven additional members.

2 years; three are elected in even-numbered years and four are elected in odd- numbered years.

Attend AORN Expo.

Introductory board meeting (orientation) day after Expo election results.

At least three (3) trips annually for Board meetings (3 days) in Denver.

Conference calls twice/month.

Chapter visits (optional).

Attend various other nursing organization meetings as AORN’s representative as requested by President.

The board has the power, authority, and responsibility to manage the affairs of the Association, except cannot modify actions of the House of Delegates.

Newly elected members are assigned a seasoned board mentor to assist in the transition.

Must prepare and collaborate in-between calls for certain action items individual is responsible for:

• Serve on Board Committees as needed.
• Serve as liaison to AORN committees, task forces and specialty assembly governing councils.
• Develop the Strategic Plan based on the Strategic Plan process; maintain major priorities on issues related to long-range effects on the organization, focusing on strategic outcomes versus the procedural steps of implementation.
• Select Jerry G. Peers award recipient.

Treasurer

2 years; elected in odd- numbered years.

Same as all board members.

Same as all board members, plus:

• Collaborate with the CFO to monitor the fiscal affairs of the Association and provides reports and interpretation to the House of Delegates and the Board of Directors.
• Meet with AORN Chief Financial Officer within one month of election for orientation Review annual budget with CFO and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Serve as member of the Compensation Committee and the Compliance Committee.
• Present report of the financial standing of the Association at the meetings of the board and to the House of Delegates.
• Chair the Finance and Audit Committee.
• Consult with outside auditors, as needed, regarding financial status of the Association and its subsidiaries.

Secretary

2 years; elected in even- numbered years.

Same as all board members.

Same as all board members, plus:

• Assure accurate records are maintained of the proceedings of all business meetings of the House of Delegates and the Board of Directors.
• Convene the House of Delegates or Board of Directors in the absence of the President and the Vice President, and presides at the election of the chair pro tem.
• Assist the President in expediting the agenda for board meetings by preparing and making motions.
• Complete Executive Session minutes.

Vice President

2 years; elected in even- numbered years.

Same as all board members.

Same as all board members, plus:

• Observe, assists and consults with the President in preparation for assuming the duties and responsibilities of that office.
• Perform the duties of the President in the absence or inability of the President to fulfill the role.
• Voting member of the Executive Committee (CEO, President, President-elect, & Vice President).
• Participate on bimonthly Executive committee conference calls.
• Serve as member of Finance & Audit Committee and Compliance Committee, Present plaque to President during closing session of Expo.
• Serve as official timekeeper for the House of Delegates.

President-elect

Elected each year; serves as President-elect for one year and then as President for one year.

Same as all board members.

Same as all board members, plus:

• Observe, assist, and consult with the President in preparation for assuming the duties and responsibilities of that office.
• Voting member of the Executive Committee (CEO, President, President-elect, & Vice President).
• Bimonthly Executive committee conference calls Chair meeting which strategic plan is developed.
• Serve as member of Finance & Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Compliance Committee.
• Prepare the committee and task force structure for year of presidency; notifies board-approved committee and task force members of appointments.
• Conduct and participate in the Executive Director/CEO’s performance appraisal; collaborate with the Executive Director/CEO in establishing performance goals for the next appraisal period.