There is currently a vacancy for the KEA Ethnic Minority Director-at-Large Seat One. According to the KEA Constitution, a vacancy in a position held by an Ethnic Minority member shall be filled temporarily by the KEA Board of Directors until the next annual meeting of the Delegate Assembly, at which time a permanent Ethnic Minority representative shall be elected to complete the unexpired term.

 This position will be elected by the KEA Board of Directors on Saturday, September 16, during the regularly scheduled KEA Board Meeting. Any KEA member who meets the criteria for Ethnic Minority Director may self-nominate by completing the official formAll nominations must be received at KEA by 5 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

 Eligible nominees who timely submit a notice of their intent to run will be invited to speak to the KEA Board of Directors at their September meeting. Nominees should arrange to have a KEA Board member or other KEA member nominate them and second their nomination.