Elected offices in CFEA include the positions of president, president-elect, secretary, and treasurer, as well as four director positions. The persons holding these offices, plus the immediate past president, compose the board of directors; the president, president-elect, secretary, and treasurer compose the executive committee.

Each year, a nominations committee appointed by the president is responsible for evaluating CFEA members willing to serve in elective office. At CFEA's annual meeting, the committee presents the recommended slate of officers to the general membership for approval.

A complete description of the laws governing officers and elections may be found in the CFEA Constitution. A complete description of the responsibilities of the nominating committee may be found here or within the CFEA HANDbook.