Dear Esteemed ASAA member,
The African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA) is hosting its bi-annual elections to confirm the executive officers for the next two years. The ASAA elections committee has been tasked with organizing the election, including but not limited to:
- Organizing the nominations and elections process
- Identifying eligible nominations based on ASAA Bylaws
- Confirming and certifying eligible voters
- Running the election
- Certifying the new leadership body
The Nomination period of ASAA Officers is now open until 9th October, 2026 @ 23:59 GMT. The following positions are available for nomination:
PRESIDENT
The executive power of the African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA) shall be vested in the President. The President shall act as the Chair of the Executive Committee and provide leadership to the Executive Committee. S/he/they shall guide Executive Committee actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance; monitoring financial planning and financial reports with the Treasurer; and playing an active advisory role in fundraising activities. The President shall also prepare an Annual Report for the Executive Committee and Association members on the performance of the organization in achieving its mission and goals. The President shall perform /her/his/their duties and responsibilities in accordance to ASAA By-Laws Article V11 and Article VIII, Section 1, 2, 5, 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3
VICE-PRESIDENT
The Vice-President shall act in a role of assistance for all the responsibilities of the President. In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability, incapacitation, or refusal to act in the best interest of the Association, the Vice-President shall perform the duties and responsibilities of the President per articles and provisions of the ASAA By-Laws Article VIII, Section 6
SECRETARY
The Secretary shall keep minutes of Executive Committee meetings; see that all notices are given in accordance with the provisions of the by-laws or as required by law; and be the custodian of Association records. The Secretary shall also act as a liaison between the President and the Executive Committee/general membership/other agencies to plan meetings, receive agenda items from the Executive Committee, standing committees, ad hoc committees and circulate approved minutes, agendas, and reports to the organization per Article VIII, Section 7 of the ASAA By-Laws.
TREASURER
The Treasurer shall oversee the management and/or manage the finances of the Association. S/he/they shall have charge of and be responsible for all the funds and securities of the Association; receive and give receipts for monies due and payable to the Association from any source; and deposit all such monies in the name of the Association in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories. S/he/they will prepare an Annual Fiscal Report of the Association as well as a financial report to the Executive Committee within six months of the conclusion of each biennial meeting. S/he/they shall perform the Association’s duties and responsibilities per Article VIII, Section 8 of the ASAA By-Laws.
How to nominate
Please fill out this nomination form https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCKZ8JZ
Nomination guidelines
- All nominees and nominators must be ASAA members in good standing (i.e. current membership dues paid).
To nominate a candidate, a member must have maintained continuous membership in ASAA for at least two consecutive calendar years.
Only nominations submitted by members in good standing will be considered eligible.
Contact membership@as-aa.org if you have any questions about your membership status. - Members may not nominate more than one person for a position.
- Members must contact the nominee and receive their consent to be nominated.
- Members do not have to submit a nominee for each of the four elective positions. However, we encourage that you do.
- Members are encouraged to consider regional, national, ethnic, and gender balance of ASAA officers when nominating candidates.
- Self-nominations are acceptable for one position on the Executive Committee
Election will open: Friday, 30th October, 2026
Election will close: Friday, 13th November, 2026 @ 23:59 GMT
Please contact the Elections Committee at elections@as-aa.org with any questions.