Community leaders must be members of ASA and members of the ASA community they want to represent. Community leaders serve two-year terms, with the first year as vice leader and the second year as presiding leader.

Section chairs are elected as part of the general election by the full ASA membership. However, community leaders are elected by community members only. Each year the community will hold an election for a new vice leader at the annual community planning session (typically at CANVAS), or at an alternative venue selected by the community leaders. Elections can be held online, if needed. Community leaders will communicate with members about meetings and elections through the community’s circle in the Member Hub.

Community Vice Leader elections must be complete by December 31, 2026.