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APAP Federal Affairs Council

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Association is pleased to invite applications for positions on the APAP Federal Affairs Council. The council formally monitors and responds to federal issues relevant to the PA educational community. It meets at the APAP Education Forum, quarterly via conference call, and at the discretion of the APAP Board of Directors. Council members also participate in an annual orientation of federal staff representatives at HRSA and other governmental agencies.

Preference will be given to applicants with state or national legislative experience, those who have previously functioned in a formal advocacy role for the profession, and those who are familiar with the PA training grant process.

Requirements

Members must

  • Contribute to carrying out the standing charges and/or mission of the council.
  • Agree to participate in scheduled conference calls and face-to-face meetings (in addition to the telephone conference calls, the council may meet once a year besides those meetings held in conjunction with annual meetings).
  • Meet agreed-upon deadlines for assignments.
  • Function well as team players.

Terms

  • Terms for all positions are for two years, from November 1, 2005, to October 31, 2007, with the possibility of reappointment.
  • All terms are renewable once, based upon recommendation of the APAP president, in consultation with the board of directors and chair of the council.
  • Members in good standing do not need to reapply at the expiration of their first terms; they will be invited by their chair to remain on the council.

Funding

  • Meetings held in conjunction with the APAP Education Forum and Semiannual Meeting are not funded.
  • Meetings held outside of the APAP Education Forum and Semiannual Meeting are funded (this includes travel, lodging, and meals).

Applications should be e-mailed by October 15, 2005, to Eileen Evans, eevans@apap.org. These should include a current CV and a letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position. If you do not receive a confirmation within a few days of submission, please call 703/836-2272, ext. 3415, to confirm that your application has been received.

 

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APAP Update - September 2005