The Affiliate Network Executive Council (ANEC) invites members of Affiliates who have been in the Affiliate Network for at least 12 months to self-nominate for a seat on the council. A link to the self-nomination form is at the bottom of this message. Self-nominations must be submitted by midnight on August 21st.
What is ANEC?
FASD United’s Affiliate Network Executive Council (ANEC) is the Affiliate Network’s 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, gender, socioeconomic, and other kinds of diversity within the Affiliate Network.
ANEC members serve a 2-year term that may be renewed up to 3 times. Member terms are staggered to ensure a certain degree of continuity within ANEC. A member who served 3 consecutive terms is eligible to be elected to the ANEC again after being off the Council for 2+ years.
Candidates must meet with the Network Director and members of the ANEC Leadership Team either before or after submitting the self-nomination form for an overview of ANEC, an explanation of ANEC members’ role, responsibilities, and expectations, and to provide an opportunity for the candidate to ask questions.
To self-nominate for inclusion on the ballot, please complete this form and submit it by Wednesday, August 21, 2025, 8:00 PM ET.
A list of candidates will be posted and sent out to the Affiliate Community by September 10th.
Ballots will be sent out by October 10th, and voting will last until October 24th.
Election results will be announced by November 1st.
An ANEC new member orientation and onboarding session will take place in December to help new members prepare to begin meeting with ANEC in January of the following year.
Provide guidance, feedback, and oversight regarding Affiliate Network policies, programs, priorities, strategy, positions, and activities.
Support the FASD United Network Director’s planning and coordination of programs, events, and activities.
Engage with Affiliates (e.g., through a workgroup, via email, reaching out via Chat-Direct Messaging during an Affiliate Network monthly meeting, etc.) and help build community within the Affiliate Network.
Ensure the diverse perspectives, ideas, and needs of the Affiliate Network are considered as ANEC fulfills its responsibilities.
Serve as a sounding board for the FASD United’s leadership team and the FASD United Network Director.
Review applications and vote to approve or reject applications from organizations for Affiliate status.
Seek feedback and guidance from FASD United’s leadership staff regarding Affiliate Network policies, programs, priorities, strategy, positions, and activities that require legal consultation, FASD United staff feedback, or the FASD United Board of Directors’ consideration and/or approval.
Member of an Affiliate in good standing that has been an Affiliate for at least 12 months
Demonstrate consistent attendance and active participation in Affiliate Network activities such as the Affiliate Network monthly meetings, Impact Week, etc.
Participate in the ANEC onboarding activities, review New Member packet, and sign ANEC Agreement
Submit the ANEC application form required to be included on the Affiliate Network ballot
Ideally, already participate in an Affiliate Network work group or project
Consistent attendance and active participation in ANEC’s monthly meetings
Review relevant documents and other materials in advance of meetings to ensure full participation in ANEC discussion and decision-making
Serve as a Chair or Co-Chair of an Affiliate Network committee, work group, or Affiliate Network project OR serve as an active member of an Affiliate Network committee, work group or Affiliate Network project
Respond to requests for input and feedback in a timely manner
Fulfill ANEC responsibilities such as reviewing Affiliate applications
Participate in ANEC special meetings, retreats, and other activities
Uphold FASD United, Affiliate Network and ANEC policies, positions, and values as stated on the FASD United website, and in FASD United, Affiliate Network, and ANEC materials
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