NOAP Call for Board Nominations
Self Nominations are Encouraged
Nomination Deadline: TBD
Terms begin at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Conference
NOAP is seeking nominations for the following Board positions:
- Treasurer - 2 year term and may serve up to 2 consecutive terms
- Member at Large – 2 year term and may serve up to 2 consecutive terms
The Executive Committee (Treasurer) are limited to members who are employed with an alternative to discipline or monitoring program.
To encourage diversity among the board, the position of Member at Large is open to any member of NOAP.
Duties of the Treasurer
- Oversees the contracted management group in the following:
- Maintains the Organization’s financial accounts, non-profit status, and reports finances to the Board of Directors.
- Makes a report of the financial status of the Organization at all meetings and an annual report for distribution to the membership.
- Coordinates all financial responsibilities for the Organization including business meetings, special events and the routine expenses of the Organization.
- Carries out those responsibilities delegated by the President or the Board of Directors.
- Maintains an up-to-date list of the members whose dues are paid in full. Distributes notices to those members whose dues are in arrears.
- Prepares the records of the Organization for independent review and tax preparation.
Duties of the Member at Large
- Represent the interests of their respective constituencies.
- Carries out those responsibilities delegated by the President.
Key Dates and Nomination Information:
- Nominations are due by TBD.
- Nominees must include a 1 paragraph biography, including qualifications and a statement of their interest in serving to the NOAP Executive Office with their nomination. (Limit 200 words).
- The voting period is TBD successful candidates will take their positions at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Conference.
ARTICLE VI. Officers
Section 4. Functions of the Board of Directors
1. The control and administration of the corporation is vested in the Board of Directors, and it shall act for the corporation between annual meetings. The Board shall have full and complete power and authority to perform all acts and to transact all business for and on behalf of NOAP. It shall conduct and manage all property, affairs, work, and activities of NOAP, subject only to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, and to resolutions and enactments of the members passed at the annual membership meeting. The Board shall be the fiscal agent of NOAP, and shall report annually to the membership.
2. Public Policy Statements: A “public policy” shall be defined as the official public position of NOAP on a substantive health-related matter. “Substantive” matters are those which may be reasonably expected to affect the member programs when dealing with their participants, state regulatory agencies, other health care providers, health-related special interest groups, governmental bodies, and the public. The Board is the official public policy-making body of NOAP.
ARTICLE V. Board of Directors
Section 1. Board Composition and Eligibility
1. The Organization shall have six (6) elected officers: President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and two (2) Officers-at-Large.
2. The Board is comprised of the eight (8) Elected Officers and one (1) Past President.
3. Only members and associate members, can be nominated and serve as officers. The Board of Directors positions (President, President Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Past President) shall be filled by current Directors or Staff of an Alternate to Discipline Program.
4. No program or company entity shall be allowed more than one board member, serving concurrently.
5. The President OR President Elect shall officiate at all Board meetings.
6. Board meetings are open to all members.
Section 2. Board Elections
1. All elections shall be conducted under the authority of the nominating committee.
2. Elections shall be conducted every year, and ballots shall be sent to each eligible voting member 30 days prior to the annual meeting.
3. Organizational officers shall be duly elected by a majority of the ballots cast.
See the NOAP Bylaws at https://alternativeprograms.org/bylaws.
