Job Description For Representatives (Delegates and Alternates) to the AAPA House of Delegates
CHIEF DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Chief Delegate shall:
- Be the President of the Society or be an elected delegate that is appointed by the President
- Be a PSPA and AAPA member in good standing
- Coordinate all activities for PSPA at the AAPA House of Delegates
- Review and have an understanding of the House of Delegates handbook
- Review and be familiar with Sturgis and the Standing Rules
- Establish delegate responsibilities
- Plan meetings prior to the HOD meeting to discuss the topics at hand and prepare for Reference Committee involvement
- Report activities at the HOD meeting to the PSPA membership via the newsletter
- Estimated time needed to fulfill the duties of this position is 2-4 hours per month with increased time during the months preceding the meeting of the House of Delegates.
- Participate in the development of the PSPA Action Plan.
DELEGATE GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A Delegate to the AAPA House of Delegates shall:
- Be a PSPA and AAPA member in good standing.
- Be elected by the fellow members of PSPA.
- Represent the interests of Pennsylvania’s PAs to the AAPA House of Delegates
- Review all proposed resolutions prior to the House of Delegates
- Present those resolutions deemed controversial to the Board of Directors to determine the position of PSPA
- Represent the official position of the PSPA to the House of Delegates as determined by the Board of Directors
- Inform the membership of the actions of the House of Delegates via newsletter articles or other appropriate means
- Estimated time needed to fulfill the duties of this position is 1-2 hours per month with increased time during the months preceding the meeting of the House of Delegates.
ATTENDANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
A Delegate to the AAPA House of Delegates shall:
- Attend the PSPA Board of Directors meeting immediately prior to the meeting of the House of Delegates if resolutions will be discussed
- Attend the full House of Delegates meeting, including the reference committee hearings unless excused by the Chief Delegate
Approved 6/30/01; Reviewed/Revised 11/1/22