Nominations for LMEA Board of Directors
Nominations are open through December 31st for the board positions listed below. Please see the LMEA Board of Directors – Job Description Manual for more information about the responsibilities connected with each office.
Terms
All offices are held for two-year terms with the exception of President which is a six-year commitment that includes two years as president-elect, two as president, and two as immediate past-president.
2024 (Nominations in even-numbered years):
- District Directors (all 9 districts)
2025 (Nominations in odd-numbered years):
- President (nominee must have previously held an elected board position)
- All Division Chairs:
Band, Vocal, Orchestra, Jazz, Elementary, Collegiate (works with CNAfME), University-Research, Public Relations
Submitting a Nomination
All nominations must be submitted through the online form.
A bio and picture of the person being nominated must be uploaded through this form.
- District Director Form (even-numbered years)
- President or Division Chair Form (odd-numbered years)
The LMEA Past-President is responsible for all elections.
Elections
If there is more than one nomination for an office, an election will be held in early spring – usually early March. Information about the candidates and the dates of the election will be posted on this website, in the March Louisiana Musician, and in a Louisiana Connection Newsletter. A link to the ballot will be sent to all current, full members. (Retired members and collegiate members are not eligible to vote.)
If there is only one nomination for an office, the past-president will recommend that the board accept the nomination by acclamation at the May board meeting.
All newly-elected officers begin their term during the May board meeting.
Job Description
Please see the LMEA Board of Directors – Job Description Manual for more information about the responsibilities connected with this position. The District Director’s position requires a two-year commitment.