General Business Sessions
Sunday, August 4, 2024
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
Orange County Convention Center, W311
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. EST
Orange County Convention Center, W311
In light of the tragic news of Mark Spross’s passing, APCO has made some contingencies for the upcoming 2024-25 Executive Committee election. In accordance with Bylaws provision 8.5, APCO is required to conduct an election for the incoming first vice president and second vice president. Regarding the former, the unfortunate and untimely death of Mark means “there are no eligible candidates” for incoming first vice president. Pursuant to Bylaws provision 9.5(b), such a vacancy (after April 1) should be filled at “the next regular election of officers.” On that basis, Policy Manual 6.4, section 7, describes the pathway; “it becomes necessary to accept nominations from the floor at the Annual Conference.”
As a result, APCO President Becky Neugent announced in an email on July 26 that APCO will accept candidates for first vice president at the First General Business Session on Sunday, August 4, which is also when such nominees may address the assembly. Voting will occur at the Second General Business Session on Tuesday, August 6. If interested in declaring your candidacy, please visit the APCO First Vice President Voting 2024 web page for the required forms and additional details.
All attendees are welcome to attend the General Business Sessions, however, only full and life members are eligible to vote, which will be indicated on your attendee badge with the letter “V”. These meetings feature association updates, award presentations, officer elections, Life member nominations, votes on any proposed quorum resolutions, special presentations and other pertinent matters. We value your feedback and participation.
As an incentive for taking part in both meetings, you will have a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card. To be eligible to win you must attend the First General Business Session to receive a ticket; then the drawing will take place at the Second General Business Session (Tuesday, August 6). You must be present to win.
Voting
Meet APCO 2nd Vice President candidate Michael O’Connor at the candidate booth located on the second floor of the convention center next to the exhibit hall entrance.
Cast your vote online starting July 7, 2024, or at the voting booth at the conference registration desk. Voting closes on Tuesday, August 6, at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The winner will be announced at the Second General Business Session at 4:15 p.m. that day.
Be sure to stop by the voting booth to pick up your “I Voted” sticker!