Join the APA Los Angeles Board of Directors or a Committee!
Nominations will be open on Monday, October 7, 2024 through Monday, October 28, 2024
Participating in APA Los Angeles as a member of our Board of Directors or its committees is a great way to get involved in the local planning community, network with other planning professionals, and give back to the profession. We hope you will consider contributing your time and talents to one of APA’s largest, most active sections nationwide!
The Los Angeles Section of the American Planning Association is one of eight local sections of APA’s California Chapter, with more than 1,500 members in Los Angeles County. APA Los Angeles helps its members share knowledge, advance their careers, and guide change in both the profession and our communities.
There are three ways to get involved (see position descriptions below):
- Elected (executive) positions - two-year terms (four-year term for the Section Director)
- Appointed positions - one-year terms
- Committee members - one-year commitment requested
All Board and committee members are expected to:
- Attend one meeting per month - the Board meets on 3rd Wednesdays of odd months and committees meet in even months (dates subject to change)
- Spend additional time as needed to fulfill their duties, which vary by position
- Live and/or work in Los Angeles County
- Be APA members, or become members before their terms begin (free or discounted first-time, Chapter-only, and student memberships are available)
- Be more engaged with your profession in 2025!
To nominate yourself for a Board position or volunteer for a committee, please fill out the Nomination Form. Candidates for elected or appointed positions should include a statement of interest not to exceed 500 words for elected positions and 250 words for appointed positions.
10/28: Deadline for Nominations
11/01-11/21: Online voting open
12/04: Board certification of election results
12/06-12/19 : Candidates and appointees notified
12/20: 2025 Board announced!
Should you have any questions regarding the positions or the selection process, please contact Fern Nueno, Past Director, at pastdirector@apalosangeles.org.
Also, adding info for the APA Inland Empire Section mixer on June 27!