In March 2025, the International ACAC membership approved the establishment of a Regional Council composed of eight Regional Representatives, marking an exciting step toward deepening member engagement and strengthening our global network. Creating the Regional Council accomplishes two goals: to bring deliberate regional representation to the leadership structure of the Association and to widen member participation in leadership roles, by removing the need for voting membership for members to run or vote for these positions.
Read more about the 2025 Regional Council Election.
Regions
2025 is the inaugural year of the Regional Council, so applications will be open for all 8 regions. The elected Regional Representatives will serve for a three-year term beginning in October 2025.
Region 1: East Asia and Pacific (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, all others not included in Region 2, including Oceania)
Region 2: East Asia, Southeast Asia and Pacific (Mongolia, China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia)
Region 3: South Asia (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal)
Region 4: Middle East and North Africa
Region 5: Europe and Central Asia
Region 6: Sub-Saharan Africa
Region 7: Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
Region 8: United States and Canada
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Election Process
Read more about the election, including information about the candidates, at the
2025 Election Timeline
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July 31, 2025 |
Applications Open |
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August 14, 2025 |
Application Deadline |
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September 10, 2025 |
Candidate Slate Released |
| September 17, 2025 | Voting Opens |
| October 1, 2025 | Voting Closes |
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October 6, 2025 |
Election Results Announced |
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*2025 Election Timeline dates are subject to change*
Governance and Nominating Committee (GNC)
Get to know the GNC! The Governance & Nominating Committee (GNC) consists of members who have been appointed by the Immediate Past President to support the election process. This includes members who have extensive knowledge of the association, individuals who bring unique skills to the election process, and members who represent different underrepresented voices in International ACAC.
The Governance & Nominating Committee has three main responsibilities during the election process:
- Educating members about the election process.
- Helping to identify and encourage members to apply for open Board positions.
- Reviewing applications to ensure individuals meet eligibility requirements.