AIHA is seeking nominations for four Board of Directors positions that will become available in June 2026.
- 1 Vice President
- 1 Secretary-Elect
- 2 at-large Directors
The Board of Directors plays a critical role in the Association, serving as the "face" of AIHA. It establishes the organization’s strategic direction and goals and monitors progress towards achieving those goals on behalf of the membership. Desired attributes for candidates include a record of distinguished service, potential for further contributions, demonstrated performance at the highest levels in scientific, industrial, public sector, and/or educational communities, a commitment to devoting the necessary time to perform Board duties effectively, and demonstrated expertise in industrial/occupational hygiene or the broader field of occupational and environmental health and safety.
The Board meets face-to-face four times a year, typically in late February; on the Sunday before and the late afternoon Wednesday after the AIHA Connect conference; in July; and in November. Additionally, a conference call is scheduled in mid-December to ratify the Board candidate recommendations from the Nominating Committee. Additional conference calls may be scheduled as needed.
According to AIHA Bylaws, "Only Full members who meet the criteria for Board service shall be eligible to serve as officers of the Association." Members may self-nominate or be nominated by a peer. Nominators must be voting members (Full, Emeritus, or International Members).
Serving as an officer or director is a significant responsibility with considerable career-enhancing rewards. The upcoming positions are available as follows:
AIHA Vice President
Election as Vice President shall set into action the following automatic succession:
- Vice President: 1-year term. Duties include those delegated by the Board or assigned by the President.
- President-elect: 1-year term. Duties include those delegated by the Board or assigned by the President.
- President: 1-year term. Duties include leading the Board’s strategic planning meeting in July and 3 other face-to-face meetings (normally in November, February, and at AIHA Connect each spring)
- Past President: 1-year term. Duties shall include those delegated by or assigned by the President. The Past President shall also chair the Board Nominating and the AIHA Named Awards and Honors Committees.
On average, the duties of Vice President, President-elect, and Past President may take up to 20 hours per month, and the duties of the President upwards of 40 hours per month. This is in addition to attendance at all scheduled meetings.
AIHA Secretary-Elect
Election as Secretary-elect shall set in motion the following succession:
- Secretary-elect: 1-year duration. Duties shall include support to the Secretary and any duties as delegated by the Board or assigned by the President or Secretary.
- Secretary: 2-years duration. Duties shall include those outlined in this policy below and delegated by the Board. In the final year of service, the Secretary will train the new Secretary-elect.
The Secretary shall ensure that minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee are recorded and retained in a manner consistent with the Association's record retention policy; ensure that annual reports of committees are filed with the records of the Association; oversee the registration of proxies; supervise the conduct of ballots; assure that all notices are given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law; be the custodian of the records of the Association; and, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and any other duties as delegated by the Board or assigned by the President. The Secretary shall serve a two-year term of office.
On average, the duties of the Secretary may take up to 15 hours per month plus attendance at scheduled meetings.
AIHA Director
Being a Director involves significant responsibility and offers considerable career-enhancing opportunities. On average, the duties of a Director may take up to 10 hours per month, along with attendance at scheduled meetings. A Director will serve a one (1) three-year term of office.