Board of Directors: Nomination & Election Information

The Board of Directors of the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce are comprised of business and other leaders in our community. The Board is responsible for establishing policy, budgets, and the guidance of affairs of Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Southwest Valley Chamber board consists of eighteen (18) voting directors:
  • Three Chamber Members from each of the four Southwest Valley Cities: Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and Tolleson
  • Six At-Large Chamber Members
  • Immediate Past Board Chair
  • The Mayor from the Cities of Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and Tolleson, or an individual designated by the Mayor (ex officio with voting rights)
  • The 56th Support Group Commander, Luke Air Force Base (ex officio, no voting rights)

Each director volunteers to serve a three-year term with one third of the directors elected annually based on the fiscal year, May 1 – April 30. Six seats (one from each city location and two at large) are open each election. A position on the board of directors is a volunteer position. Volunteer work is key to the ongoing well-being of your chamber of commerce.

Nomination Process

Any Member of the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce can nominate himself/herself or another Member by completing the Nomination Form by the posted deadline. Any Member interested in serving on the Chamber's board of directors should read the Duties of Chamber Board Directors prior to submitting their interest form.
The nomination period for the 2018 election is closed.
Duties of Chamber Board Directors