How are members of the FBLA-PBL, Inc. board of directors selected?

• A. Members are appointed by the president.
• B. They are elected by the national staff only.
• C. They are elected by local FBLA-PBL chapters of their regions for three-year terms.
• D. They are nominated by state chairmen and elected by the local FBLA-PBL chapters of their respective regions for three-year terms.

Answer: (D)

This question centers on how the organization ensures both regional representation and input from local chapters in choosing its national leaders. The board of directors is formed through a two-step process: state chairmen nominate individuals to serve, and then the local FBLA-PBL chapters within each region elect those nominees to three-year terms. This structure keeps regional leadership involved and gives local chapters a direct say in who guides the national organization, while the three-year terms provide continuity and stability.

This approach differs from having the president appoint board members or having only national staff make the selections, and it isn’t done solely by local chapters without state-level nominations.