and its cochairs (the NASPA copresidents) are the AB's cochairs.
Other Beginning in [[2011 Advisory Board Elections|2011]], some of these members have been chosen through elections. Two members serve were elected to two-year termsin 2011, with no limit on the number of termsthat a member may serve.Outgoing members are encouraged to recommend successors from theirown geographic regionand two more in [[2013 Advisory Board Elections|2013]].
Beginning in [[2011 2015 Advisory Board Elections|20112015]],some of these members have been chosen through elections.Two members were we will move to six elected to twoseats (five regional: US Northeast, South Midwest and West, plus Canada, and one at-year terms in 2011large seat), and two more in [[2013 Advisory Board Elections|2013]]five nominated seats, where outgoing members will recommend successors from their region.
The remainder of the seats on the board are appointed by the ExecutiveCommittee, taking into consideration the recommendations of outgoing members, and the need for balance of all kinds in the composition of the board.
From time to time, the AB elevates long-serving members to emeritus status.
Emeritus members do not attend the AB's regular meetings, but may be consulted occasionally in areas of their expertise.
== History ==