Position Descriptions for Governing Council Elections
President-Elect: Serves in place of the president during any absence. The president-elect is responsible for assisting the host school of the annual KAHO Conference in planning and preparation for the conference. The President-Elect position will also be responsible for the recruitment and development of programs of the annual KAHO Conference by serving as the Programming Chair for the conference. The president-elect position chairs the Awards/Recognition Committee. The president-elect maintains monthly contact with the president, participates in long range planning and reviews the constitution for annual updates. This position is elected each year by a majority vote (51%) at the annual KAHO Conference. The person in this position is making a two-year commitment to the organization. This position serves for one year and automatically assumes the position of president at the annual KAHO Conference following the term of the president-elect. Should a vacancy occur in the office of the president-elect, the Governing Council will appoint a replacement until the next election at the annual KAHO Conference.
Small School Representative: Serves as a representative of small college and University members. Shall be a full time employee of a school with a student population under 5000 students, undergraduate and graduate. Shall have a current employment description involving work in Housing or Residence Life. Works to build and develop small school participation by maintaining contact throughout the Representative’s term. This can include but is not limited to creating discussion posts, groups, on‐campus visits, etc. The position coordinates a round table program at the annual KAHO Conference. Is elected for a 2 year term at the annual KAHO conference by majority vote (51%). Should a vacancy occur, the Governing Council will appoint a replacement until the next election at the annual KAHO Conference.
Secretary: Custodian of all records of the association. The officer prepares minutes of the conference,
updates the KAHO e-mail listserv, and maintains general records. The officer collects information and
prepares a historical record of the KAHO Conferences and Governing Council to present at the KAHO
Business Meeting during the annual SEAHO Conference. The historical record shall include the date, host,
and theme of the conference, schools in attendance, awards presented, officers elected, legislation
passed, and key note speaker presentations. The position is elected by majority vote (51%) for a two‐
year term by the membership at the annual KAHO Conference. Should a vacancy occur in the office of
the Secretary, the Governing Council will appoint a replacement until the next election at the annual
KAHO Conference.
Graduate Student Representative: Serves as a representative of students currently enrolled, full time or part time, in a graduate and postgraduate program. Works to build and develop graduate student participation by maintaining contact throughout the term. Will work to develop and identify undergraduates who have a desire to work within the field. The position coordinates a round table program at the annual KAHO Conference. Is elected annually at the KAHO conference by majority vote (51%). Term of office is one year, from the Fall KAHO conference until the following conference. Should a vacancy occur, the Governing Council may appoint a replacement until the next election at the annual conference. (Because this position is based upon graduate programs available in the area, this position is exempt from the maximum two representatives per school rule).