Leadership: Candidacy - Mid-Atlantic Association for Court Management

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Interested in Running for MAACM Office?

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d like to get more involved,” this is your invitation. Each year, MAACM elects new officers. We’re always looking for fresh voices, dedicated professionals, and people who care about the future of court administration in our region. You don’t need decades of experience or a perfect résumé. You just need to be ready to show up, contribute, and help move the organization forward.

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Curious about what each leadership role involves? Use the accordion menu on the right to explore responsibilities, expectations, and how each position helps support MAACM’s mission. Whether you're considering candidacy or just want to learn more, this is a great place to start.

Elected Positions

Each year, MAACM members vote to fill the following roles:

President-Elect (who becomes President the following year)
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary

Officers serve one-year terms and work together as a leadership team to support members, manage activities, and guide the organization’s direction.

Upon completion of a presidency term, the Immediate Past President provides continuity and guidance to the Board for one year, drawing from prior leadership experience. This role chairs both the Nominating Committee and the Past Presidents’ Committee, and helps represent MAACM in broader professional circles. If this position becomes vacant, the Board appoints a former MAACM President to serve the remainder of the term.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

Be a current judicial branch employee in one of MAACM’s member jurisdictions
Be a current and regular member in good standing

That’s it. There are no minimum years of membership or committee experience required. If you care about the mission of MAACM and want to be part of shaping its future, you qualify.

How the Process Works

MAACM’s Nominating Committee, led by the Immediate Past President, begins recruiting candidates about 60 days before the annual conference. The committee:

Reviews qualifications
Builds a recommended slate
Shares nominee information with the membership at least 10 days before the annual meeting

Additional nominations can also be made during the business session of the annual meeting.

Elections are decided by a simple majority vote of members in good standing who are present. If a candidate is unopposed, they may be elected by voice vote or show of hands.

Why You Should Consider It

Running for office is an opportunity to:

Develop your leadership skills
Sharpen project management, accounting, and budget management skills
Build stronger professional connections
Help shape the programs, goals, and impact of MAACM

You’ll be joining a team of committed professionals and will have guidance from past officers and board members. Whether you’re a long-time member or relatively new, your perspective matters.

If you’re interested, curious, or just want to learn more, we encourage you to step forward. This is your organization.

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President

The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of MAACM, leading the Board of Directors, overseeing the business of the Association, and ensuring that all Board actions and resolutions are carried out. The President schedules and conducts at least two Board meetings each year and appoints the Advisory Board with Board approval.

This role includes representing MAACM at court-related events, guiding budget planning, and overseeing preparations for both the mid-year and annual conferences. The President also prepares meeting agendas, leads plenary sessions, coordinates meeting logistics, and communicates directly with Board members, committee chairs, and conference speakers.

The position reflects a strong commitment to leadership, collaboration, and supporting court administration throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

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President-Elect

The President-Elect assists the President and assumes full responsibility in their absence. In the event of resignation or incapacity, the President-Elect serves the remainder of the term and then begins their own elected term as President.

With approval from the Board of Directors, the President-Elect selects the site for the annual conference during their upcoming term and is authorized to sign related contracts on behalf of the Association. This role involves close collaboration with MAACM committees and the Contract Subcommittee to manage planning and logistics for upcoming events.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating Board meetings, preparing agendas, chairing the Business Practices Committee, overseeing scholarship selection and communication, and organizing Hosts and Reporters for the annual conference. The President-Elect also plays an active role in recruiting Advisory Board members and Committee Chairs for the next term and represents MAACM at professional court-related events.

This position prepares the President-Elect for the leadership transition while ensuring continuity in planning, engagement, and support for the Association’s mission.

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Vice President

The Vice President supports the President-Elect and assumes their full duties in their absence. If the President-Elect resigns or becomes incapacitated, the Vice President steps in to complete that term while continuing as Vice President for their own elected term.

Key responsibilities include representing MAACM at court-related professional meetings and chairing the Bylaws Committee. The Vice President leads the process of reviewing, proposing, and communicating any changes to the Association’s Bylaws, ensuring timely notice and member approval at the annual meeting. Approved changes are then posted to the MAACM website.

The Vice President also conducts the search for the annual conference site during their upcoming presidential term, working with the Contract Review Subcommittee and past presidents. This includes coordinating site visits and collaborating with partner organizations to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Additionally, the Vice President may host plenary sessions at the mid-year and annual conferences, supporting the Association’s leadership and engagement efforts.

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Treasurer

The Treasurer is responsible for managing all Association funds, including collection, deposit, and authorized expenditures. They prepare financial statements and reports for each Board and annual meeting, collaborate with the President to develop the annual budget, and ensure proper recordkeeping for audit purposes.

The Treasurer maintains the membership database related to dues and conference registrations, coordinates financial aspects of conference planning, and manages reimbursements and payments, including those for conference speakers. They also handle IRS reporting requirements, including preparation of tax forms for speaker fees and annual tax returns.

Additional duties include organizing membership and conference attendance records, preparing name badges, and overseeing the registration desk during conferences.

In the event of resignation or incapacity of the Vice President, the Treasurer assumes the Vice President role for the remainder of the term while continuing as Treasurer.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to financial controls, and close coordination with other Board members and committees to support the Association’s fiscal health and operational success.

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Secretary

The Secretary co-chairs the Membership Committee, coordinating committee activities and preparing reports for the Board. They are responsible for drafting, distributing, and maintaining minutes of Board meetings, ensuring timely review and approval, and publishing approved minutes on the Association’s website.

Additional duties include managing official Association communications such as condolences and congratulations, working with the Communications Committee to keep members informed through various channels, and hosting plenary sessions at the mid-year and annual conferences.

In the event of resignation or incapacity of the Treasurer, the Secretary assumes the Treasurer role for the remainder of the term while continuing as Secretary for their elected term.

This role requires strong organizational and communication skills to support the smooth operation and member engagement of the Association.