The Student Representative shall serve a two (2) year term. The student representative needs to be in school at the time of election but can graduate during the term as student representative and continue to serve.  In the role of consultant to the Division, the Student Representative will:

• Provide counsel to the Board regarding all matters affecting the organization, including internal policies, procedures, rules, orders, programs, activities and services, external challenges to and opportunities for the organization, etc.
• Represent the broad interests of the membership, but especially the interests of Student Members.
• Solicit input from the Division’s Student Members regarding important issues and concerns within the Division and report this information to the Board.
• Maintain regular communication with the Student Members of the AAMFT Board of Directors to remain informed of Association issues, which may impact upon Members, and to provide feedback and information to the Student Members of the AAMFT Board of Directors regarding divisional issues, which may impact upon Student Members.
• Is a member of the Board and regularly attends board meetings and important related meetings.
• Makes serious commitment to participate actively in committee work.
• Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time.
• Stays informed about committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.
• Gets to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.