• Possesses a reputation of proactive leadership
• Viewed as the association's authoritative voice
• Empowered and trusted by members
• Adheres to ACTE's Code of Ethics
• Seats are highly sought after by members

• Single governing body that has the fiduciary responsibility and accountability for ACTE's continuity
• Accountable to membership for the success of the organization

• Maintain a small business-like structure
• Work from clearly communicated roles, responsibilities, and accountability
• Govern by uncomplicated processes and structure
• Work towards less dependency on bureaucracy and policy and more use of trust
• Ensure a nimble infrastructure
• Assure ongoing governance between face-to-face meetings
• Develop and maintains formal leadership development and succession planning programs
• Maintain a strong and collaborative partnership with staff
• Create an enjoyable community

• Willing, able, and ready (passionate) to lead the Association
• Willing, able and interested in representing the global association
• Committed to sustaining ACTE's success

• Focus on effective two-way communication with all grassroots members and constituency groups to ensure understanding and responsiveness to member needs
• Utilize cutting-edge technology to facilitate communication
• Endeavor to enfranchise members through other processes rather than through the sole use of a constituent-based governance system
• Regionally elected board members maintain effective two-way communication with appointed Regional Chairs to assure activities align with ACTE's 3-5 year strategic plan

• Understand member needs and perceptions in order to make knowledge-based decisions
• Anticipate members' future needs
• Focus externally on creating increased value and benefits for the entire membership worldwide rather than on internal issues
• Focus on establishing direction and policy; avoiding operational efforts.

• Develop and maintain ACTE's 3-5 Year Strategic Plan
• Oversee the long-term performance of the association's global fiscal and program portfolio ensuring prudent use of the association's resources
• Establish policy and procedures to identify issues and to determine matters of leadership significance
• Utilize knowledge-based fast decision making processes
• Define desired outcomes to work groups and hold the work groups accountable.
• Avoid direct committee and staff involvement
• Attend at least one Executive Forum or Global Conference each year during term of office

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