2026 ARMA Board of Directors Election Information
The directors of the Board of Directors of ARMA International, with the exception of the outside directors, are nominated and elected by ballot as prescribed in the association bylaws. For the 2026 election cycle, the Elections Committee will be filling two (2) Director positions. The director will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.
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Role of the ARMA International Board of Directors
Board members play a crucial role at the strategic level, focusing on the long-term vision of the organization rather than the administrative or programmatic methods for achieving specific goals and objectives. Additionally, they are responsible for establishing policies and practices that align with and reinforce the organization’s mission and values.
Serving on the board carries a significant fiduciary duty to the association and its members. This position of trust requires board members to consistently act in the best interests of the association, its membership, and the broader profession. Board members are expected to uphold the principles of loyalty, impartiality, and commitment to advancing the organization’s objectives. Through their guidance and oversight, board members lay the foundation for sustainable growth and meaningful impact in the community.
The responsibilities of board members go beyond attending meetings. They are expected to actively participate in the organization's decision-making processes, provide guidance and oversight, and act as a liaison between the organization and its stakeholders.
Qualifications
Please review the information contained in the ARMA International Board of Directors Position Qualifications and Responsibilities.
Time Commitment
Regular board meetings are held virtually and occur quarterly throughout the year (three-hour meetings) with one-hour informal meetings (Office Hours) in the months between to discuss any upcoming items. An in-person board meeting is held directly before the annual conference in the city that hosts that year’s conference. Board responsibilities may include working on task forces, taking part in e-mail exchanges and communications, and representing the association at selected events. Officers (chair, vice chair, and treasurer) are expected to be on regularly scheduled leadership calls.
Elected candidates for the current open board positions are invited, but not required, to attend the board’s spring quarterly meeting ahead of their term start. Candidates will be made aware of the relevant dates as soon as they are available.
Candidates elected to the board of directors would need to resign from any Chapter Leadership or Committee positions as of July 1.
Conflict of Interest
Per the association’s governance policies, every member of the board of directors is required to sign a conflict of interest statement. Members are required to disclose actual or potential conflicts to the board of directors and may be asked to take certain action because of a conflict.
Expense Coverage
Pre-approved travel, housing, and daily meal allowances are paid or reimbursed for board members traveling on ARMA business.
2026 Nominations and Elections Timeline
- Candidate Nominations and Materials Due by – December 15, 2025
- Qualified Candidates Announced – January 16, 2026
- Virtual Candidate Forum - January 21,2026 at 2pm Central Time
- Election Voting Period – January 21-February 4, 2026
- Election Results Announced – by March 1, 2026
How to Nominate or Run
The deadline to submit nominations and candidate materials is December 15, 2025.
If you are nominating an ARMA Member. Nominations need to be submitted to board.affairs@armaintl.org and need to include the necessary phone numbers and e-mail address for the nominee. ARMA International will contact the person directly to confirm their nomination and provide the candidate material deadline. A package of materials and answers to the questions below must be submitted by the candidate via electronic form by December 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Self-Nominations. Self-nominations are encouraged. If you would like to self-nominate. A package of materials and answers to the questions below must be submitted via electronic form by December 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
All materials submitted (other than employer notification) will be posted to the ARMA website prior to voting in January 2026.
Please send all questions to Board.Affairs@armaintl.org.
Please review: ARMA International's Board of Directors' Responsibility, Election, and Campaign Policies
Submission Requirements
Candidates will be required to submit the following:
- Current resume (a LinkedIn profile is acceptable)
- Professional head-shot photo (not required, but strongly encouraged)
- Biography
- Statement covering why you want to serve on the ARMA board, how you meet the listed qualifications (as stated in the ARMA International Board of Directors Position Qualifications and Responsibilities), and the contributions you can bring to the board
- Answers to the candidate questions found below
- Statement of acknowledgement (if applicable; not to be published) that your employer has been notified of the time commitment involved in board service.
These materials will be made public and may be used by ARMA International should you be elected, including the head-shot photo.
Candidate Questions
- What are the opportunities and challenges facing the association and the RIM and information governance professions?
- What should the organization do to increase the influence of the organization and the Information Management profession globally?
- What do you think should be done to grow a sustainable volunteer structure?
- Provide an example of an initiative you have led that demonstrates your innovation and creativity.