NYSSA's officers include the President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer. Each Officer must be a member of the Association, a member of a local club, and a resident of New York State.

NYSSA's officers are elected by the club delegates at the Annual Meeting, with member clubs being notified in writing at least thirty (30) day prior to the Annual Meeting of a proposed slate of officers as presented by the Nominating Committee.

NYSSA's officers hold office beginning at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting at which the Officer was elected.

The term of office for the Officers of this Association ends at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting of the following year.

No person may simultaneously act as an employee of NYSSA and either an officer or director of the Association.

Unexpired terms of any vacated office may be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors

An individual may serve as President for a maximum of three (3) consecutive one-year terms.  After one (1) year has passed, a past-President may be a candidate for President of the Association.