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Nominations Process

Call for 2026-27 IGFOA “Letters of Interest” to Serve on the Executive Board

The election of the 2026-27 Executive Board Officers and Members-at-Large will take place at the Annual Business Meeting of the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA).

The open positions on the Executive Board are one Member-at-Large and one Member-at-Large two year term limit. 

Accordingly, the IGFOA Nominating Committee is seeking “Letters of Interest” directly from public sector active members ingood standing wishing to be considered for the Member-at-Large and Member-at-Large two year term limit positions. The deadline for submitting “Letters of Interest” is July 1, 2026.

Below are the primary responsibilities for each Executive Board Member:

  • Promote the Association and the profession.
  • Determine, monitor and strengthen the Association's programs and services.
  • Attend all Executive Board meetings and participate in the discussion and decision-making process at the meetings.
  • Support, respect and uphold the decisions of the Executive Board.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of all matters pertaining to the IGFOA
  • Participate in programs to learn about the proper duties and functions of a Board member and stay current on trends and issues affecting the profession.
  • Attend the IGFOA Annual Conference and Annual Business Meeting
  • Represent IGFOA at other organizations’ meetings as requested by the President.

The Member-at-Large Position

The term of office for the elected Member-at-Large position is one year, with the expectation that a second year will be served as Member-at-Large/Assistant Treasurer prior to moving on to other successor Officer positions.The Member-at-Large position is a voting member of the IGFOA Executive Board. The Member-at-Large serves as Board Liaison to Committees or Task Forces as assigned and performs other duties as assigned by the President.

The Member-at-Large Two-Year Term Position

The Member-at-Large – Two-Year Term shall assist the President in ensuring IGFOA programs and services are responsive to the needs of its members. The Member-at-Large – Two-Year Term shall carry out functions as assigned by the President or Executive Board.

Please refer to the IGFOA Bylaws and the Executive Board Policies Manual - Board Position Descriptions for more information about Executive Board Officers and Members responsibilities.

Factors Considered by Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee will consider factors such as diversity of work experience and education, public and professional contributions, demonstrated leadership, participation in the activities of the IGFOA, and the candidate’s personal statement of interest in the position and commitment to attending all Board meetings and extended service to the IGFOA Executive Board (i.e., ascending through the officer positions, if applicable).

Information to be Submitted to the Nominating Committee Through Online Portal

To be considered for a position, a candidate must submit the following:

  1. A letter to the Nominating Committee describing how the candidate demonstrates the factors noted above and a personal statement of interest explaining why the candidate desires to serve on the Executive Board;
  2. A statement of commitment to attend all IGFOA Executive Board meetings, the annual conference, and Annual Business Meeting; and
  3. A non-binding statement indicating the acceptance of the multi-year commitment to serve on the Executive Board.

The Nominating Committee may request other relevant information from a candidate or interview candidates to assist with making a decision. Interested individuals may also submit letters of recommendation from third parties. However, recommendation letters are not required, and a lack of those letters will not be considered against a candidate.

To be considered, complete the form at this link by July 1.

Review Timeline

The Nominating Committee will review all “Letters of Interest” and anticipate making a recommendation approximately in the middle of July.The Nominating Committee will present to the membership a slate of candidates to consider at the 2026 Annual Business Meeting in September 2026. However, any active member may make additional nominations from the floor at the Annual Business Meeting.

Additional Information

For additional information about the IGFOA Executive Board or the nominating process, please contact info@igfoa.org.