The Texas Association of Collegiate Financial Education Professionals (TACFEP) was formed in 2013 as a membership organization to educate, connect, and enhance the professional development of members engaged in the provision and promotion of financial education affiliated with the State of Texas higher education system.

The business and affairs of the association shall be governed by a Board of Directors (hereinafter the “board”). The board is committed to a policy of fair representation, which does not discriminate on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor.

Directors shall be members in good standing.

GENERAL DUTIES
• Provide vision and direction for the association;
• Attend all Board of Directors meetings;
• Accept committee assignments by appointment;
• Approve general operating and special budgets;
• Preside over the annual business meeting;
• Define membership types and dues;
• Maintain, evaluate, and revise as needed the association’s bylaws and strategic plan;
• Act as liaisons with state, regional, and national organizations and agencies.

TERM OF SERVICE
Each term of service is for 2 years beginning on January 1 of the first year and ending on December 31 of the second year. No director will serve more than 3 consecutive terms.

TIME COMMITMENT
Board service typically requires 1-2 hours per month with the exception of attendance at the association’s annual summit and symposium programs (attendance is mandatory at both for directors).

SPECIAL NOTE
Submitting a nomination does not commit you or another person to running for election. It’s simply a first step toward helping the TACFEP Nominating Committee identify members who want to serve and meet eligibility criteria. The committee will select a slate of qualified candidates to stand for election this fall.