Director of the Year Nomination Form

Eligibility:
Nominees must have been employed in the applicable category by a public safety agency any time between September 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024. Nominees do not have to be members of APCO.  
Persons submitting a nomination or being nominated must be; a.) Residents of the United States or its Territories OR b.) Residents of an International Chapter (not in a Global Alliance location) of APCO International, as contained in APCO Policy Manual Article XIII, Section 13.1 (Therefore, Canadian nominees would not apply).

Sample job responsibilities and titles for this position are provided on this form as examples to help you determine whether your nominee is eligible for this award category. Specific responsibilities and titles may vary by agency and are not limited to the lists shown here.

Sample Responsibilities:
1. Maintains appropriate contacts with the public, users, and the media on the proper use of the emergency communications system.
2. Responsible for planning and directing the daily operations of the Communications Center.
3. Responsible for developing and monitoring the policies and procedures of the Communications Center.
4. Serves on advisory boards and other professional organizations and fosters the professionalism of the agency.
5. Maintains active liaisons with all participants, customers, emergency service providers, and other departments and local, state, and federal agencies relative to the operations of the Communications Center.
6. Prepares and submits an annual plan, including budget preparation and administration, program goals, and Capital Improvement Plan.
7. Employs, schedules, counsels, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of Communications Center staff.
8. Performs a variety of functions as directed that could include accounts payable and employee payroll.

Sample Job Titles:
Director, Assistant Director, Executive Director, Deputy Director, PSAP Manager, Communication Center Director, Communications Director/Manager, Communications Administrator, Center Manager, Communications Chief, Public Safety Manager, Communications, etc.

Completing this form:
• Be sure to include information for all requested sections.  
• Include specific facts or examples wherever possible to back up your comments.

Submitting your nomination:
All nominations must be received by September 1, 2024. If you have questions, please contact Kelley -Cunningham at 517-543-4924 at kcunningham@eatoncounty.org.