Executive Board Applications
The TLA Nominating Committee is seeking online applications for the 2026 Executive Board election. Review the Candidate Selection Criteria. You may apply by completing the brief form below.
All nominations must be submitted by July 25.
For the 2026 TLA Executive Board election cycle the Nominating Committee will recommend a slate of eight (8) candidates (two for each open position) to the current Executive Board to stand for election by the membership in 2026:
- President-Elect (Public Library), 1 year term, automatic progression to TLA President
- Representative at Large (School Library), 3 year term
- Representative at Large (Special), 3 year term
- Treasurer, 3 year term
Candidacy is open to any TLA member in good standing (current 2025 membership) who resides in Texas.
Please be mindful of existing officer terms and commitments to TLA units or standing committees before going through the application process. TLA encourages our volunteers to grow in their leadership roles, please discuss plans with other officers to avoid surprises.
The Texas Library Association is governed by a 10-member Executive Board which includes the president, president-elect, past-president, treasurer, ALA councilor, and five representatives-at-large. The executive director serves as secretary and is an ex-officio member of the board. The Executive Board recommends matters of policy and budget to Council, and members are elected annually by TLA membership.
The Executive Board meets quarterly. In-person meetings are in March at the TLA Annual Conference, in July at the Officer Governance Training & Workshop, and in October. A virtual meeting is held in January, and other virtual meetings may be called as needed. Executive Board members are responsible for their travel and registration to the Annual Conference and Officer Training Workshop. Dates are subject to change. Travel stipends are available as needed for the October meeting.
Questions? Contact TLA Executive Director Shirley Robinson, or Nominating Committee Chair Gretchen Pruett.
Executive Board Application
To apply please complete this form.
Various aspects of your application will be shared in the election process and in promotional materials to announce your candidacy if selected to run for Executive Board. Information may be edited to fit style and content space needs.
Timeline
May 19 Online nomination form opens
July 25 Application deadline, online form closes
August 4 Nominating Committee begins reviewing submissions
Aug./Sept. Committee begins candidate interviews; finalists are selected, the TLA Executive Board reviews and approves the slate
October Candidate information posted on TLA website and shared via communication channels
January 12 TLA Elections open
February 13 TLA Elections close, results are verified and shared with TLA membership
March New board member orientation held
New Executive Board members’ terms begins last day of the TLA 2026 Annual Conference
Nominating Committee
- Gretchen Pruett, Chair
- Becky Calzada, Member
- Kelly Brouillard, Member
- Tracey Mendoza, Member
- Ami Usleman, Member