Nominations
The Nominations Committee (NomCom) is responsible for submitting a balanced slate of qualified candidates for Officers and Governors to the membership prior to each annual ACCJ election. The Committee comprises individuals representing a diversity of professional experiences, company size, industry, age and gender.
The Committee dissolves at the close of the Ordinary General Meeting at which the slate is presented.
Note 1: This is a closed committee.
SElf-Nomination Form
GUIDELINES FOR OFFICERS AND GOVERNORS
Timeline:
Expression of Interest Submissions: Due August 1, 2026
Nominations Committee presents Slate of Candidates: September 2026
Ordinary General Meeting: October 29, 2026
ACCJ Election: November 2026
Nominations COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
Hans Klemm
CHAIR
Kevin Yamaga-Karns
Vice CHAIR
NomCoM Trivia
WEEK OF AUGUST 13
1. Who was the first ACCJ President?
Dennis McEvoy
2. What is the role of the President?
The President shall exercise executive authority over the affairs and interests of the Chamber subject to the instructions of the Board.
3. How is the nominations committee appointed?
The President shall appoint a Chair and Vice Chair of the Nominations Committee, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors. This Chair and Vice Chair shall work together to select not less than five additional members to establish a Nominations Committee consisting of at least one member of the Board, at least one Committee Chair, and other members of the Chamber, such that the majority of Nominations Committee members shall come from Voting Memberships but need not be that Voting Membership’s Representative Member.
WEEK OF AUGUST 6
1. Which positions are open in this year’s election?
President (1 seat)
Vice President—Tokyo (4 seats)
Governor—Tokyo (6 seats)
Vice President—Chubu* (1 seat)
Governor—Chubu* (1 seat)
Regional Treasurer—Chubu* (1 seat)
* There is a separate Nominations Committee in Kansai that creates the slate for Chubu positions. For Chubu positions, please contact the Chubu office. The Regional Treasurer is a non-Board leadership position.
2. Who can vote?
Commercial memberships in good standing, who are U.S.-controlled entities.
3. How long is one term for each position?
One year for President; two years for Vice Presidents and Governors.