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House of Delegates and Elections

NACHC holds its annual meeting of the House of Delegates at the Community Health Institute (CHI) & EXPO Conference.

The House of Delegates is where registered delegates cast votes to amend NACHC’s bylaws and elect nationally-elected positions of NACHC’s Board of Directors.

This year’s House of Delegates is Sunday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. Those participating remotely can view the livestream via Zoom.

Voter registration closes at 10 a.m. ET on August 17. See “Participating in the House” below for more information.

The nominations period opens April 17 and closes May 15.

Additional materials will be posted here as available.

Questions? Call Us.

Questions? Contact us at membership@nachc.org.

Serving on the Board of Directors

Positions on NACHC’s Board of Directors are nationally elected (at the annual House of Delegates) or regionally elected (through elections conducted in each of HRSA’s 10 regions).

Download the guidance document for information on criteria for service, annual meeting schedules, Board composition and term lengths, and election processes and timelines.

View Board Service and Election Guidance

Participating in the House of Delegates

Organizational Members of NACHC in good standing (those that have paid at least one quarter of their 2025-2026 dues) by July 17 are eligible to vote.

The online registration process will begin July 18.

All voting will be conducted electronically, and advance registration is required.

See FAQs below and watch the video for a voting demo.

National Elections

The 2025 national elections will fill the following open roles:

  • Chair-Elect
  • Speaker of the House
  • Treasurer
  • Health Center Board Member Representative
  • Clinician Representative

Nominations open April 17 and close May 15.

Bylaws Amendments

Amendments to NACHC’s Bylaws are facilitated by the Bylaws Committee and recommended for adoption by NACHC’s Board of Directors.

Proposed amendments for the 2025 House of Delegates will be posted June 17.

Questions?

Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions:

Is my organization eligible to vote?

Organizational Members of NACHC are eligible to vote if they paid at least one quarter of their 2025-2026 dues by July 17. If you’re unsure if your health center meets these requirements, contact membership@nachc.org.

Does the CEO/ED have to be the one casting votes during the House of Delegates?

The CEO/ED of each eligible Organizational Member will be sent the registration email. Through this process, the CEO/ED can designate another member of their organization or board to cast votes.

Does our organization need to be present at the in-person House of Delegates meeting?

No. A livestream link will be posted at this webpage for those that want to watch the proceedings remotely. Real-time participation is required.

Can our organization give our proxy to someone else?

Yes. Proxies can be given to other eligible Organizational Members or to Primary Care Associations. Before assigning your organization’s proxy during the registration process, please reach out to the organization you would like to carry your proxy to ensure they will participate in the House of Delegates (in person or remotely). NACHC isn’t responsible for assigned proxy votes that aren’t fulfilled.

For all other questions, contact membership@nachc.org.