2025 Executive Board Nominations are Open!
Every year, one-third of the AFH Council’s executive board is up for re-election. Composed of 11 members across Washington’s various regions, the board’s main purpose is to ensure that the Council:
Board Responsibilities
-Determine the organization’s mission and purpose
-Recruit, supervise, retain, evaluate and compensate executive director
-Govern and support the organization and the relationship with the executive director
-Ensure effective organizational planning
-Ensure adequate resources
-Manage resources effectively
-Determine and monitor the organization’s programs and services
-Enhance the organization’s public image
-Assess its own performance
The Board commits itself and its members to ethical, professional, and lawful conduct, including proper use of authority and appropriate decorum when acting as Board members.
Four Executive Board positions are now due for re-election:
- Region Three Delegate (Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom)
- Region Six Delegate (Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Thurston and Wahkiakum )
- Region Seven Delegate (King)
- At Large Delegate (Statewide)
Key Dates
- Nominations will close and must be submitted by November 13, 2025.
- Voting will open on December 8, 2025 and close on December 31, 2025.
- New Board members will be announced in January 2025.
Important information
Once nominations are closed, they will be reviewed. A ballot will later be distributed to all AFH Council members in good standing. Each licensed member home will receive one vote.
All nominations must be made by and be made for an AFH Council member in good standing.
If you have questions, please contact the Adult Family Home Council at: 360-754-3329 or info@adultfamilyhomecouncil.org
Nominations closed at 5pm on November 13. The official voting period will open on December 8!
Not a Member Yet?
Membership fees enable the Council to cover legal expenses and fund staff to advocate with the state and regulatory agencies. The participation of every adult family home is vital to ensuring fair regulations and rates that accurately reflect the costs of caring for our vulnerable adults. Consider becoming a member of the Council to help us continue improving conditions for all adult family homes in Washington State.