Nominations

NAPSA Board of Directors

2026 NAPSA Elections – Call for Nominations

All active members are encouraged to nominate individuals to serve the NAPSA Board for the following positions (described below) with terms beginning January 1, 2027:

 

  • Vice President (Officer)
  • Treasurer (Officer)
  • Midwest Region Director
  • Southern Region Director
  • Federal Director

 

To be elected as an Officer or Director, a candidate must be a member in good standing; prior experience on the Board of Directors is required for all Officer positions, unless otherwise determined by majority vote of the Board of Directors. 

 

Preferred candidate for each position described above will have a minimum of six years' experience in the field of Pretrial Services including leadership, program administration, or community activism and will be a champion of best practices. Must commit to an average of 10-15 hours a month to the Board; travel is required twice a year for Board meetings and participation in monthly Board calls is expected. 


2026 NAPSA Elections - Position Roles & Responsibilities

  • Vice President (Officer)

    The Vice President supports the President and assumes leadership duties when the President is unavailable. 

     

    Responsibilities include: 


    • Perform the duties of the President in the President’s absence or incapacity 
    • Support the President in carrying out leadership and governance responsibilities 
    • Take on special assignments or strategic initiatives as requested by the President 

  • Treasurer (Officer)

    The Treasurer oversees the financial affairs of the association, including monitoring financial reports, budgets, and internal controls, and reporting regularly to the board on the organization’s financial status. The Treasurer helps ensure responsible stewardship of the association’s resources and compliance with applicable financial policies and regulations. 

     

    Responsibilities include: 

     

    • Oversees the financial affairs of the association and ensures accurate financial records are maintained. 
    • Reviews and presents regular financial reports, including budget-to-actuals, to the board. 
    • Works with staff or management to develop the annual budget and monitor financial performance. 
    • Helps ensure appropriate financial controls, audits or reviews, and compliance with applicable laws and policies. 

  • Regional Directors

    Region Directors, including Federal Directors will have duties including, but not limited to, working directly with members in their region and providing regular updates to the Board regarding regional activity. Directors serve a three-year term (to end December 31, 2029).


    Open Positions for the 2026 Elections:


    Midwest Region Director 

    • Must be a practitioner in one of the following jurisdictions: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin

    Southern Region Director 

    • Must be a practitioner in one of the following jurisdictions: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas

    Federal Director

    • Must be a practitioner within federal pretrial services

    Specific duties for regional directors include, but are not limited to: 


    • Work directly with members in assigned region
    • Provide regular updates to members regarding regional activity
    • Coordinate membership with affiliate states
    • Regularly attend Board meetings and important related meetings
    • Make serious commitment to participate actively in committee work
    • Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments and complete them thoroughly and on time
    • Stay informed about committee matters, prepare for meetings, and review and comment on minutes and reports
    • Build a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus
    • Be an active participant in annual evaluation and planning efforts
    • Participate in fund raising for the organization when/where applicable. 

You may self-nominate or recommend a colleague. However, as of the time of submission of the nomination, the candidate themselves must submit a brief statement of 200 words or less indicating their qualifications and/or reason for seeking the position, willingness to run for office and willingness to perform the duties as required. Each individual can only be nominated for one elected position. Duplicates will be addressed by the Executive Director.

 

Nominations must be submitted by July 30, 2026, at midnight CT by completing the following online form



NAPSA Election Timeline


  • June 15, 2026 – Nominations are open. Per NAPSA Bylaws, elections are to take place in fall 2026.
  • July 30, 2026 – Deadline for nominations
  • August 13, 2026 – Names of the nominees are posted within 14 days of closing
  • Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – NAPSA Annual Business Meeting
  • Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Voting begins. Ballots provided to members
  • Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Voting closes
  • Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Results are published
  • Friday, January 1, 2027 – Successful candidates assume office