NAA Education Institute (NAAEI)

The NAAEI executive committee consists of the following officers: President, President-Elect, Treasurer/Secretary and Immediate Past President. The NAAEI officers in conjunction with the NAAEI board act in accordance with the bylaws and policies of NAAEI and manage the affairs of the NAA Education Institute.   Elections for the position of Vice President are held every other year on even numbered years at Apartmentalize. 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the office of NAAEI Vice President, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be either an owner, developer, builder or operator with broad experience in multifamily housing.
• Be employed by a member company in good standing of the National Apartment Association (NAA) or an affiliate within a 6-month time period of the nomination and installation.
• Election as an NAAEI officer carries with it a responsibility and commitment to attend all scheduled meetings in conjunction with Advocate, Apartmentalize and NAA Assembly of Delegate meetings.

Responsibilities

The Vice President will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the President in providing vision and direction for NAAEI and its programs and initiatives.
• Represent NAAEI and NAA at various events and meetings and promote the value of education and professional development.
• Collaborate with the NAAEI Board of Directors, staff, committees and affiliates to ensure the alignment of NAAEI's goals and activities with NAA's strategic plan.

Elections will be held at Apartmentalize June 18 during the NAAEI Board of Directors Meeting. 

The elected officer will serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2025.  The newly elected Vice President and NAAEI board will be installed at the Assembly of Delegates in November. 

For more information, please refer to NAAEI Policies and Procedures or contact Leanne Shroeder, Director of Governance.

Call for Applications Has Closed

NAAEI Regional Representatives are elected by their respective regions. Elections are held every other year on even numbered years at Apartmentalize. 

• Odd numbered regions will hold elections at Apartmentalize on even number years. Reps will serve two-year terms starting January 1 of the following odd numbered year. 
• Even numbered regions will hold elections at Apartmentalize on odd number years.  Reps will serve two-year terms starting January 1 of the following even numbered year. 
• NAAEI Reps may serve up to two consecutive terms with a total of four years of service. 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the office of Regional Representative, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be either an owner, developer, builder or operator in the rental housing industry.
• Be employed by or a representative of a member in good standing of the National Apartment Association (NAA) or an affiliate.
• No Regional Representative shall be eligible for election after serving two (2) terms, four (4) years.

Responsibilities

The Regional Representative will have the following responsibilities:

• A fiduciary duty to NAAEI, including duties of care, loyalty, and obedience. 
• Required to act reasonably, prudently, and in the best interests of NAAEI; to avoid negligence and fraud; and to avoid conflicts of interest. 
• Read material that is sent and be prepared to discuss items at meeting. 
• Attend all board meetings. 
• Review and approve minutes of meetings. 
• Actively support and promote NAAEI programs, products, meetings, and conferences. 
• Approve the NAAEI Governance Policies. 
• Bring questions and/or concerns from members, their region, or other parties to 
• the NAAEI Board of Directors. 
• Support the NAAEI Bylaws and Governance Policies. 
• Respond to member questions and needs.

Elections will be held at Apartmentalize June 18 during Region Meetings. The elected officer will serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2025. 

For more information, please refer to NAAEI Policies and Procedures or contact Leanne Shroeder, Director of Governance.

The NAAEI Board of Directors has approved a special election for the office of Regional Representative for Region 3 and Region 7.  Candidates that wish to be considered must submit an application by July 22, 2024.  The special election will be held at the November Assembly of Delegates meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. 

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