2026 International Council Nominations and Elections

Elections will be held for seven Acacia International Council offices at this year’s Conclave, July 29-August 2, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri:

  • International President (4 Years | 2026-2030)

  • International First Vice-President (2 Years | 2026-2028) (election due to mid-biennium appointment)

  • International Second Vice President (2 Years | 2026-2028) (election due to mid-biennium appointment)

  • International Treasurer (4 Years | 2026-2030)

  • International Counselor (4 Years | 2026-2030)

  • Undergraduate Counselor (2 positions | 2 Years | 2026-2028)

The deadline for nominations to have information provided in the informational packet is July 15, 2026. Each candidate nominated by July 15 may submit materials totaling up to two 8.5" × 11" sheets (printed front and back, for a maximum of four pages) to be included in the packet.

Modified Procedure

The procedure for this year’s nominations is somewhat different than in the past. In past years, candidates for International Council office have been nominated during Conclave and elected on the final day. This year, nominations will be accepted in advance of the Conclave so that delegates have more time to consider the candidates. The Conclave also will feature a Meet the Candidates session that is open to all delegates and attendees on the first night (July 29). This revised procedure has been adopted by the International Council to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and transparency of the nominations and election. 

Staggered Terms

There is no change in the terms and rotation of officer elections which are specified in the Laws of Acacia. The term for all elected officers is four years. Officers are limited to two consecutive terms, except a newly elected President may have served two previous consecutive terms as an officer.

The International Council officers are elected in two groups at alternate Conclaves. The First Vice-President and the Second Vice-President were elected at the 2024 Conclave. This year the election will be for the President, the Treasurer and the International Counselor. However, due to mid-biennium appointments, there will be an election for the remaining two years of the four-year term for the First Vice-President and the Second Vice-President.

Undergraduate representatives to the International Council are also able to be nominated in advance of Conclave. Two Undergraduate Counselors are elected at each Conclave to serve a two-year term on the International Council.

Qualifications and Duties

Any member of Acacia Fraternity may seek nomination and election to the International Council. 

The duties of the three offices to be elected this year, as described in the Laws of Acacia, are:

  • “The International First Vice-President shall have the powers and duties of the International President during the temporary absence or disability of the International President.  He shall have such other powers and duties as usually pertain to the office of Vice-President and as delegated and assigned by the International President.”

  • “The International Second Vice-President shall have the powers and duties of the International President during the temporary absence or disability of the International President and the International First Vice-President.  He shall have such other powers and duties as usually pertain to the office of Vice-President and as delegated and assigned by the International President.”

  • “The Undergraduate Counselors shall represent the undergraduate members on the Council. The Undergraduate Counselors shall have such other powers and duties as delegated and assigned by the International President.”

The International Council generally meets monthly via video conference, and quarterly face-to-face.

Application Procedure

Four steps are required of candidates for nomination:

  1. Prepare a brief biography or resume | PDF or Word document

  2. Compose a statement of your qualifications for the position you are seeking and your vision for the fraternity | PDF or Word Document

  3. Provide the names and contact information for two Acacia brothers who are willing to serve as nomination references. 

  4. Submit the above information via our online Typeform.

Again, materials submitted must not exceed up to two 8.5" × 11" sheets (printed front and back, for a maximum of four pages) to be included in the packet.

Apply Today

Your nomination materials (the biography, statement and references) will be provided to the Conclave delegates upon their arrival in Kansas City. 

You will be encouraged to participate in a Candidates Reception at Conclave on July 29 in Kansas City. Your attendance at Conclave is not required but is highly recommended and advantageous to your candidacy. 

Nomination Deadline

The deadline for submitting nominations is July 15, 2026.

Per the Laws of Acacia, there will still be an opportunity for delegates to submit nominations at the Conclave.

Election and Installation

The Conclave delegates, two from each Active chapter, will vote during Conclave to elect the new officers.  Installation will be at the concluding banquet on August 1, 2026. 

Questions about nomination and election procedures can be sent to communications@acacia.org.