Area Director Elections

Every 1 to 3 years the Area will hold elections to re-vote in the current Area Director (a.k.a. AD) if running unopposed or to vote in a new volunteer to run the Area. Below are just a few responsibilities that the AD is to preform. If you wish to be nominated please email Janine to be considered by the Nominating Committee. The election will be held at the Area's February Meeting T.B.D. but no sooner than 2/15/25.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The Area Director is expected to:

1. Be responsible for the performance and growth of his/her Area, and all inter-Regional and extra-Regional activities within his/her Area;

2. Maintain good community relations with the primary objective being youth development;

3. Organize and maintain volunteer staff to assure adequate support and services to the Regions in his/her Area;

4. Work closely with the Area staff to develop plans based on the AYSO Strategic Plan and any Area-specific goals.

5. Develop plans for Discretionary Budgets in order to pay for items not covered in the Operating Budget. Discretionary Budget must be on the National Accounting Program.

6. Be the official spokesman for the Area in regard to publicity, outside development, cultural exchange, internal development, business systems, budgets, bylaws, board policies, rules and regulations;

7. Be responsible for such other matters that directly relate to the operation of the Area;

8. Attend the annual Section EXPO and the National Annual General Meeting (NAGM);

9. Submit completed Area Assessment Program to Section Director;

10.Attend Regional Board meetings within the Area once a year;

11.Hold and preside over regular Area meetings;

12.Oversee any inter-Regional play within the Area, including any playoffs; and

13.Oversee dispute resolution within the Area