Meet your Board of Directors
To contact a Board member, email [email protected]
- PRESIDENT (Interim)
Stephanie Giles (2024) - VICE PRESIDENT (Interim)
Rebecca Camantigue (2024) - SECRETARY
Lynn Apt (2023-2024) - TREASURER
Lia Jones - DIRECTOR (Interim)
Greg Helms (2024) - DIRECTOR
Jerome Stancil (2024-2026) - DIRECTOR
Sharon Ratcliff (2023-2024) - DIRECTOR
Tara Pearson (2023-2024) - DIRECTOR
Amelia Winstead (2023-2024)
ByLaws / Minutes
ASSOCIATION BYLAWS
ASSOCATION MINUTES
The Georgia Records Association maintains minutes from 1979 to the present. If you would like to request the previous year’s minutes, email [email protected].
CALENDAR YEAR 2024
- 20240904 Board Minutes
- 20240807 Board Minutes
- 20240711 Board Minutes
- 20240613 Board Minutes
- 20240523 Board Minutes
- 20240422 Board Minutes
- 20240223 Board Minutes
- 20240106 Board Retreat Minutes
CALENDAR YEAR 2023
CALENDAR YEAR 2022
Financial Reports
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS
Below are the Annual Financial Reports of the Georgia Records Association, which illustrate the organization’s overall financial health.
Nomination & Election Process
The process for nominations and elections is outlined as follows:
- Nomination Form Distribution:
- Nomination forms are distributed to all members in good standing at least three months before the scheduled election.
- Members must be in active status by July 31st to be eligible to receive a nomination form.
- Nomination Submission:
- Nominations must be received at least two months before the scheduled election.
- The Election Committee compiles and submits the names of the nominees to the Board Secretary.
- Candidate Eligibility:
- Nominees are allowed to run for only one office.
- Candidates must be members in good standing.
- Candidates must submit a photo, biography, and a letter from their respective agency confirming compliance with by-laws within seven days of accepting the nomination.
- Failure to provide the required information leads to removal from the ballot.
- Current Board Membership:
- Candidates cannot be a current member of the Board unless their present term expires at the end of the current calendar year.
- Exceptions for those who volunteered and were appointed to fill an unexpected vacancy.
- Election Committee Authority:
- The Elections Committee has the authority from the Board to disclose the number of people running for office without revealing their names.
- Ballot Distribution:
- Ballots are distributed to Association members in good standing each fall.
- Dues must be paid by January 1st of each year to receive a nomination form and ballot.
- Ballot Return Deadline:
- The Election Committee sets a deadline for the return of ballots.
- Members of the Nominating Committee monitor and verify electronic ballots.
- Ballots received after the established deadline are considered null and void.
- Ballot Verification:
- The Election Committee verifies all received ballots.
- Election Outcome:
- The candidate with the highest number of votes for a particular office will be elected.
- In the case of a tie, the election outcome will be determined by a coin toss administered by the Election Committee Chairman.
- Announcement of New Board Members/Officers:
- New Board members/officers will be announced via e-mail.
- Term Start Date:
- New Board Members/Officers take office on January 1st.