Investigator Board Elections
Info you need to know

Each year at the February Investigator School, the members elect 3 new members of the TDCAA Investigator Section to the Board of Directors. The term of office runs for three consecutive years.

If elected, you must know and understand that your fellow investigators are investing in you their trust and confidence to carry out the tasks and obligations you are asking for. Membership on the board should not be a popularity contest or a way to gain a pretty plaque for your wall. It is the opportunity to work hard, to grow professionally, gain new and valuable skills, and take a hand in directing the future of your profession and association.

The main focus for the Board is training for the investigator section. The board also manages the affairs of the section, including the 2 scholarships and other awards made each year. The board works in conjunction with the TDCAA parent board and the Key Personnel board to provide resources and training for DA/CA Investigators in the state of Texas.

If elected to the board, you WILL have the following commitments:
1. 2 meetings in Austin to plan training (paid for at your office�s expense). These usually occur in Oct/Nov and March/April. They are all-day meetings and, if you are not from near Austin, include overnight travel.
2. Attend both the Investigator School and the Annual. There are two meetings at the Investigator School and one at the Annual. You will usually need to arrive one day early in order to make the meetings. (Travel is reimbursed by the association)
3. Be available during both schools to assist the Association and fellow board members with logistics, training, and last minute problems.
4. Frequent communications with fellow board members via email, fax and telephone.
5. Responsibility for suggesting training topics and speakers that meet the needs of our membership.
6. Communication with other investigators regarding the affairs of the board, planned events, training topics, etc.

Any full member in good standing can run for election. Candidates will need to give a 2-3 minute speech during lunch on Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006. Immediately following candidate speeches, the membership will vote.

Potential candidates - before announcing your intent to run �

YOU MUST CONSULT WITH YOUR ELECTED to KNOW that you have his/her support!

What is expected?

A. You will be out of the office 10-15 days each of the next 3 years.
B. Your office will have extra expenses for your travel to Austin for meetings.
C. Some amount of your time each month will be taken up in communication with other Board members, other investigators and the TDCAA Staff.
D. There are positions of responsibility on the Board, including Social Committee Chair, Scholarship Committee Chair, Secretary, Vice-Chairman and Chairman. Each of these adds to the commitment of time and work expected from you.

What do you gain?

A. You will gain experiences and develop skills you would not otherwise have the opportunity for.
B. You will get to know more of your colleagues in Texas, and elsewhere, than you would believe. And in this profession, contacts are valuable.
C. You will grow both professionally and personally from the activities you engage in.
D. You will have the �warm fuzzy� (but no extra money) from knowing that you stepped up to the plate, took on responsibility and had a hand in keeping this association growing and evolving as it needs to in order to meet the needs of its membership.

If you plan to stand for election, have any questions, or want to talk with me or another board member please feel free to call or e-mail.

Terry Vogel
Criminal Investigator
69th District Attorney's Office
(Moore County)