Local Officer Election Process

AFA Constitution and Bylaws – Article VIII

In compliance with strict regulations, our elections are conducted electronically by the same balloting company used by the National Mediation Board (NMB) and other major organizations.  Members may cast a secret ballot over the phone or on-line from anywhere in the world.  The elections are a two-step process.  First, there is a nomination process that is open to any Member in good standing.  Any Member in the Local Council who receives at least two nominations for a Local Officer position and also submits a statement of willingness-to-serve in that position will be on the ballot.  Write-in votes are also welcome.

Nominations – Approximately 6 weeks

Nominations close approximately 30 days after the nomination ballots are sent to Members’ homes.  The nomination process is conducted using a paper, secret ballot.  Once the nominations close there is a 2 week period during which Members who have been nominated may submit a willingness-to-serve statement.  At the end of the two week response period the nominations are completed and the election ballots are prepared.

Election – Electronic Balloting, Approximately 30 days

The ballot preparation and printing takes about a week.  The election is closed about 4 weeks after balloting instructions are mailed to all members, with extra time for mail delivery in places like Guam or Frankfurt.  The AFA Constitution and Bylaws ensures the balloting time period recognizes our unique work lives and the likelihood of being away from home for days or weeks at a time.  Once the election closes, the balloting agency tabulates the results and provides the report to AFA for announcement within a few hours.

Newly elected officers will receive immediate leadership training and the resources and support necessary to run the Local Council. Every dollar of AFA dues is allocated by the Local Council Presidents who make up the AFA Board of Directors and all of money is directed toward protecting and advancing Flight Attendant careers.

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