Nominations

2021 Chapter Officer Nominations

The North Carolina Chapter of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials is now accepting nominations through 11:59pm EST on November 30, 2020 for the following Board positions:

Second Vice President – The Second Vice President shall perform all duties of the First Vice President in their absence. They shall participate in Chapter Board of Officers and Executive Board responsibilities as assigned.
Chapter Secretary – This position serves as the Secretary to the Chapter Board of Officers and the Executive Board, keeping minutes of all board and Chapter Meetings, and ensuring minutes are presented to the Executive Board for sharing with the membership within 10 business days of each meeting.
Chapter Treasurer – This position is responsible for all general funds belonging to the Chapter and for maintaining a bank account for the orderly processing of all funds. They shall pay from the account all Chapter obligations as prescribed by the Chapter Quorum or upon orders from the Chapter Board of Officers and/or Executive Board.

Regional Ambassador – Shall be responsible for working or living within their designated area of the state to maintain an open line of communications between APCO Members, PSAPs and the Executive Board. Nominations are being accepted for the following Regions:

Region B – Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake and Warren Counties
Region D – Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin Counties
Region F – Alleghany, Alexander, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swaim, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey Counties

Anyone nominated must be a Full Member of APCO and will require a letter of support from their supervisor or department head before the elections begin.

Elections will be held in early 2021, and those elected will assume their positions in May 2021. If you have questions or need assistance submitting a nomination, please email nominations@ncapco.org.

Submit Nominations Online

Use the link below to submit your nominations online. A separate form should be used if you are nominating for multiple positions.

Deadline to submit a nomination is November 30, 2020.

Submit Nomination

Frequently Asked Questions

What is time timeline for the Chapter nominations and elections?

Nominations will be accepted online through November 30, 2020. Once confirmed, the nominees will be announced during the January 2021 Chapter Meeting. Online voting will open February 1, 2021 through April 1, 2021.

If elected, when will the nominees begin their new roles?

Those elected will be sworn into their new positions during the May 2021 Chapter Meeting.

How long are the terms for the positions?

Second Vice President is a four year commitment, which will advance to First Vice President, then Chapter President, then Immediate Past President.

All other positions are two year terms.

Who is eligible to run for office?

Any Full Member of APCO International who is affiliated with the North Carolina Chapter, is currently employed by a public-safety agency, and has the support of their agency is eligible to run for office. Online and Associate members are not eligible to run for offices, but can easily upgrade their memberships to become eligible.

Who is eligible to vote in chapter elections?

All Full Members of APCO International who are affiliated with the North Carolina Chapter is eligible to vote.

What if I have more questions?

If you have questions or need additional information on the process, you can email the Nominations Committee or contact Chapter President Grayson Gusa.

Chapter Officer Nominations