Names and position statements must be submitted by May 19, 2023

Serving as an elected leader in APA offers a tremendous opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your networks, and work directly to strengthen the impact of the organization. The portal for candidate self-nominations will be open through May 19th at https://apa.directnominations.net/, and includes all the groups and positions up for election this year. Learn more at https://www.planning.org/elections/ .

SECRETARY: The Secretary shall serve as a member of the Executive Committee; shall cause that the records of all meetings of the membership and the Executive Committee be kept; maintain an accurate list of the members of the Chapter; notify members of meetings; transmit to the Executive Director of the American Planning Association a list of all Chapter Officers (including addresses and telephone numbers) within thirty days of their election; notify the Executive Director of the American Planning Association of the results of all Chapter voting, and, in so doing, specify the quorum and the number voting for each candidate of “aye” and “nay” on each issue; submit to the Executive Director of the American Planning Association proposed bylaw amendments as required by these bylaws; prepare a yearly Chapter summary to include a list of the officers, minutes of Executive Committee meetings, a list of Chapter activities, the budget and end of year financial reports, (prepared by the Chapter Treasurer) and any other information deemed appropriate by the President and Executive Committee; and perform such other duties as required by these bylaws or as are customary to the Office. The Secretary shall prepare an annual report indicating that the above duties have been performed. The Chapter Executive Director may assist in the preparation of these duties but all documents and communications referred to as a duty of the Secretary shall be signed, by pen or digitally, by the Secretary. Attend monthly executive meetings and assist with the execution of conferences and other chapter events. 

TREASURER: The Treasurer shall serve as a member of the Executive Committee; shall receive and disburse Chapter funds; collect Chapter dues and assessments not collectible by the national APA office; assist the President in preparing an annual budget; maintain accounts which shall be open to inspection by Officers and subject to audit; prepare periodic financial reports, to include current balance sheets, as required by the President and Executive Committee; prepare a yearly report for presentation to members at the Annual Meeting; and perform such other duties as required by these bylaws or as are customary to the Office. Attend monthly executive meetings and assist with the execution of conferences and other chapter events.