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.

Note 2: NomCom is a Committee run solely by its members, with one ACCJ staff member assigned to the Committee to support the members with logistics. Neither the Board of Governors nor the Executive Director plays a role in this Committee or its activities.

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NOMCOM TRIVIA for August 24


1. When will the slate be announced?
Scheduled to announce to members at the Ordinary General Meeting on October 24.

2. When will newly elected Officers and Governors terms’ begin?
January 2024

NOMCOM TRIVIA for August 17


1. Who can join the Ordinary General Meeting?
All ACCJ members.

2. When does the election begin and end?
November 6 (Mon) @ 8am to November 27 (Mon) @ 8pm

3. How do the roles of President and Chairman differ?
The President is elected and exercises executive authority over the affairs and interests of the ACCJ. The Chairman is appointed by the president and is a non-voting member of the Board, serving in an advisory and external relations capacity.

NOMCOM TRIVIA for August 10


1. The Executive Committee consists of which positions?
The Executive Committee shall be composed of the President, the Vice Presidents, the Treasurer, the Executive Director, and the Chamber Chairman.

2. How many members did the first Board of Governors have in 1948?
Nine.

3. What is the maximum number of terms that can be served?
Three for the Governor and Vice President; two for the Treasurer and the President.

NOMCOM TRIVIA for August 3


1. What are the general criteria for all positions?

  • Diversity of slate, particularly with reference to continuing board members

    • Industry

    • Company size

    • Japanese/non-Japanese

    • Male/female

  • Demonstrated commitment to the Chamber

  • Willingness to collaborate

  • Motivation for serving is to promote Chamber’s Mission and Values

  • Reputation for personal and professional integrity

  • Friendly, responsive, and engaging approach in personal and group interactions

  • Team player and contributor mindset

  • Financial acumen

  • Global perspective

  • Focused on building organizational relationships

  • Inspires trust

  • Mature confidence/humility

  • Leadership experience and seasoned judgement

  • Adaptability

  • As defined on the Constitution (Article 3.11), other than the At-Large Governor position, officers and governors must be from a voting membership

2. What is an At-Large Governor?

To be considered for the position of At-Large Governor, an individual must: (i) be from an incorporated or unincorporated non-US-controlled Entity which holds a Commercial Membership; and (ii) demonstrate a strong commitment to the principles, purposes, and interests of the Chamber.


3. How many At-Large Governors may be elected for 2024?

One.

NOMCOM TRIVIA for July 27


1. How many Vice Presidents are there in total?
Seven. Five from Tokyo and one from each region (Kansai and Chubu).

2. How many Board of Governors are there in total?
23

3. What is the makeup of the Board of Governors?
The Board shall be composed of the President, the Vice Presidents and the Treasurer, the Chamber Chairman, 12 additional Governors from the Tokyo Headquarters, plus one Governor from each Regional Chapter.

NOMCOM TRIVIA for July 20


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.

NOMCOM TRIVIA for July 13


1. Which positions are open in this year’s election?

●      President (1 seat)

●      Treasurer (1 seat)

●      Vice President - Tokyo (1 seat)

●      Governor - Tokyo (6 seats)

●      Vice President - Kansai (1 seat)

●      Governor - Kansai (1 seat)

●      Regional Treasurer - Kansai (1 seat)

 

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, Governors, and Treasurer.