In accordance with Article IX of the AIA Florida bylaws, the following proposed bylaws amendments will be presented for vote at the AIA Florida Annual Meeting from 1 - 4 p.m. on July 30, 2025, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street in Tampa, FL. Only accredited delegates may vote on the amended bylaws. Online delegate accreditation will open June 25.
The AIA Florida board of directors approved this change at it's fourth quarter meeting in 2024. This change would move the election of the positions who represent AIA Florida, including the Young Architect Representative, the State and Territory Associate Representative and Small Firms Exchange, to be decided by the delegates at the Annual Meeting. The names of the positions are updated to represent the current nomenclature at AIA National.
Below is the amended language in Article IV Section 1. Sections of the bylaws not amended have been omitted.
4) Institute positions such as the Young Architect Director Representative, National Associates Council State and Territory Associate Representative, Small Firms Exchange Representative or similar shall be included in the annual call for nominations in accordance with terms of the positions. The Nominating Committee shall fill these positions to be ratified by the Board of Directors elected by delegates at the Annual Meeting.These positions are not members of the AIA Florida Board of Directors but may be invited to participate as guests at the discretion of the President.
Please Note: Portions of the bylaws not relevant to changes have been omitted. Please click HERE for a complete copy of the bylaws with proposed amendments.
