FASD United’s Affiliate Network Executive Council (ANEC) is the Affiliate Networks leadership body that provides guidance, feedback, and oversight regarding Affiliate Network policies, programs, priorities, strategy, positions, and activities. ANEC aims to reflect, serve, and support the regional, sector, generational, racial/cultural, socioeconomic, and other kinds of diversity within the Affiliate Network.

ANEC members actively participate in both the Program and Governance Committees. ANEC operates independently, aligning with FASD United’s mission, values, strategic objectives, and commitments to funders supporting the Affiliate Network. FASD United is responsible for informing ANEC of specific Affiliate tasks or activities required by funders, advising ANEC if any of its recommendations or actions conflict with the organization’s mission, values, or strategic objectives, and collaborating with ANEC to resolve any conflicts. FASD United reserves the right to revise Affiliate Network policies, programs, priorities, and positions in consultation with ANEC.

Leadership

The affiliate network is governed by an 11-15 member Executive Council. All Council members serve two-year terms, except for the charter members of the Council who are serving staggered two, and three-year terms. Members may serve as many as three consecutive terms. The FASD United representative maintains a permanent seat on the Council. The current leadership is:

The FASD United Affiliate Executive Council runs on a calendar year, and term years begin in January of each year.

ANEC members serve a two-year term that may be renewed up to three times. Member terms are staggered to ensure a certain degree of continuity within the ANEC. A member who served three consecutive terms is eligible to be elected to the ANEC again after being off the Council for two or more years.

Committees

Committees are led by ANEC Members. There are two committees: the Program Committee and the Governance Committee. The Program Committee develops central topics for the Affiliate’s monthly meetings. The Governance Committee legislates guiding principles for Affiliates and addresses upcoming changes.

ANEC Elections

The 2025 ANEC election is now closed. Please stay tuned for the announcement of the new ANEC members on November 1st. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Current council guidelines are listed here: