APAP Federal Affairs Council
— Call for Candidates

The Association invites applications for positions on the APAP Federal Affairs Council. The council meets at the APAP Education Forum, through quarterly conference calls, 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 government 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.

Application Process

Please e-mail a current CV and a letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position to Eileen Evans at eevans@apap.org by December 15, 2005. If you do not receive a confirmation within a few days, please call 703/836-2272, ext. 3415, to confirm that your application has been received.

Requirements

Members must

• Contribute to carrying out the council’s standing charges and furthering its mission, which is to formally monitor and respond to federal issues relevant to the PA educational community.
• Participate in scheduled conference calls and face-to-face meetings. (The council may meet once a year, in addition to conference calls and meetings held in conjunction with annual meetings.)
• Meet agreed-upon deadlines for assignments.
• Function well as team players.

• Terms for all positions are for two years, from November 1, 2005, to October 31, 2007, with the possibility of reappointment.
• Terms are renewable once, based upon recommendation of the council chair to the APAP board of directors.

Funding

• Meetings held in conjunction with the APAP Education Forum and Semiannual Meeting are not funded.
• Expenses for travel, lodging, and meals are covered for meetings held outside of the APAP Education Forum and Semiannual Meeting.

APAP Update - December 2005