The work of the PLCA is guided by a 13-member Board of Directors. Pursuant to the PLCA Bylaws, the term of office for each elected Director is two years.  The term of office for the President is three years (the year s/he serves, as well as two years thereafter).  The term of office for all other Officer positions (1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, & Treasurer) is one year. 

The election for the Board of Directors is typically held each year at the PLCA’s Annual Convention.  The PLCA Nominating Committee is responsible for nominating individuals for all vacant Officer and Director slots.  PLCA Regular Members elect the Association’s Officers and 12 of the 13 Director positions.  The newly-formed Board of Directors is responsible for electing the 13th Director, often the Past President twice removed.

The Board of Directors meets at least three times throughout the year including at the Spring and Fall PLCA Leadership Retreats.