Incorporated in the state of Delaware as a not-for-profit corporation, ACADIA is an all-volunteer organization governed by elected officers, an elected steering committee, and appointed ex-officio officers.
ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURE
Governance
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to academics, professionals and students interested in computing in architectcure. Members must pay annual dues to reamain "in good standing".
OFFICERS
President
An election is held each spring, at which a new president is chosen (to serve for a year, from the next conference to the one following. The President is the organization's chief officer and presides over Steering Committee meetings, appoints ex-officio officers, etc.
Steering Committee
Two rotating groups of 5 representatives, elected from the membership, serve overlapping two-year terms. The Steering Committee is responsible for budgeting and policy decisions.
Ex-officio officers
Various other offices are created from time to time as the President and Steering Committee see fit (secretary, treasurer, web master, membership officer, etc.). While lacking votes in Steering Committee meetings, these members contribute vital energy and support to the organization.