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Past President

 

Kim Cooper-Hart, AICP

Nancy S. McNayr, AICP

Doug Moore

Larissa E. Darnaby

Jim Coles

Bronce Stephenson

Ken Bryan, AICP

Steve Boettcher,  AICP

Jan Ramseyer-Fees, AICP

 



Officers and the Executive Committee

Duties of Officers

President.  The president of the Chapter shall:

1.   Call meetings of the Chapter, the Board, and the Executive Committee and preside at these meetings;

2.   Create, appoint, and discharge all Chapter committees, unless otherwise provided in these bylaws;

3.   Serve as a voting member of the Board and the Executive Committee, and as a nonvoting member of all other committees;

4.   Provide leadership in developing Chapter policies, in coordination with the Executive Committee;

5.   Direct the preparation of the Chapter’s program and budget, for approval by the Board;

6.   Prepare an annual written report of Chapter activities to be presented to the Board at a meeting preceding the annual meeting of the Chapter and subsequently to the annual meeting of the Chapter for approval;

7.   Represent the Chapter on the APA’s Chapter Presidents Council; and

8.   Perform such other duties as are required by these Bylaws or are customary to the office.

 

Secretary.  The secretary shall:

1.   Maintain an accurate roster of Chapter members;

2.   Mail nominating committee reports and ballots to the members, as provided in Article 7, Elections;

3.   Notify Chapter members of meetings;

4.   Prepare and report minutes of Chapter, Board, and Executive Committee meetings; maintain the minutes of the Chapter;

5.   Notify members of the Board and the Executive Committee of meetings of those bodies, and of appointments to committees;

6.  Transmit to the Executive Director of APA the following:

a.   A list of all Chapter officers and their addresses and telephone numbers within 30 days of their election;

b.   The results of all Chapter voting on bylaws, bylaw amendments, elections, and policy and professional matters, and in so doing, specify the quorum and the number voting for each candidate or “aye” and “nay” on each issue; and

c.   At least one copy of each publication of the Chapter and of proposed bylaws or amendments, as required by the Bylaws of APA;

7.   Serve as a member of the Executive Committee; and

8.   Perform such other duties as are customary to the office or are required by these Bylaws.

Vice-president/president elect.  The vice-president shall:

1.   Actively assist the President in the guidance and coordination of committee activities;

2.   Serve with the Professional Development Officer on the Chapter Professional Development Committee.

3.   Carry out other duties assigned by the President;

4.   Act as President in the absence or incapacity of the President;

5.   Serve as a member of the Executive Committee; and

6.   Perform such other duties as are required by these Bylaws or are customary to the office.

7.  Assume the position of President upon the completion of the current president’s term.

 

Treasurer.  The treasurer shall:

1.   Receive Chapter funds, including all money for charges in connection with Chapter meetings;

2.  Collect Chapter dues and assessments not collectible by the National office;

3.   Disburse funds as authorized by the Executive Committee;

4.   Keep accurate accounts, which shall be open to inspection by Chapter officers and which shall be submitted for an annual audit by the Audit Committee;

5.   Be the custodian of all Chapter property;

6.   Prepare for each meeting of the membership, the Board, and the Executive Committee a written financial report, including a current balance and an income statement reflecting the preceding 12 months of Chapter operations;

7.   Assist the President in preparing the annual budget, for review by the Executive Committee and approval by the Board;

8.    Comply with APA, federal, and state financial reporting requirements;

9.    Serve as a member of the Executive Committee; and            

10.   Perform such other duties as are customary to the office or are required by these Bylaws.

5.1.5    Professional Development Officer.  The PDO shall:

1.   Promote membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners;

2.   Implement OKAPA programs to assist candidates in the preparation for the AICP exam certification process;

3.   Assist with the planning and development of OKAPA professional development seminars and workshops; and serve as the Chairperson of the Chapter Professional Development Committee.

4.   Advocate strong support for the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct;

5.   Maintain an ongoing relationship with the AICP Commission and the AICP office staff;

6.   Serve as a member of the Executive Committee; and  

7.   Perform such other duties as are customary to the office or are required by these Bylaws.

 

5.1.6    Immediate Past President.  The Immediate Past President shall:

1.    Serve as a member of the Executive Committee; and  

2.    Perform such other duties as are customary to the office or are required by these Bylaws.

 

 

OKAPA Board Of Directors

Composition.

The Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as the Board) shall be composed of 9 chapter members, including officers.  The elected officers of the Chapter shall be the president, vice-president/president elect, professional development officer, secretary, and treasurer.  The professional development officer must also be a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.  Focused positions on the Board may include a student representative and a planning commissioner.  The student representative shall be the president of the Student Chapter of APA at the University of Oklahoma.  The planning commissioner shall be appointed by the Chapter President.  The most immediate past-president shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Board.

 

The general duties of the Board of Directors shall be:

1.   Establish policies, formulate programs, and provide guidance in carrying out the purposes of the Chapter;

2.   Adopt an annual Chapter budget and determine therein the allocation of funds to the committees;

3.   Establish procedures for processing applications for Chapter Only members;

4.    Receive and consider resolutions, petitions, and recommendations from the members of the Chapter;

5.    Authorize the formation of sections, divisions, or departments within the Chapter, as recommended by the President;

6.    Report to the membership on its actions;

7.    Review and approve the annual workplan of each standing committee; and,

8.    Perform such other duties as may be required by the Chapter by-laws or APA by-laws.

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Official NOMINATIONS will be accepted at the annual meeting (October 15).

  You must be present at the annual meeting to accept the office nomination.

To put your name forward for nomination or a fellow OKAPA member, please email  OKAPA Secretary Larissa Darnaby  Ldarnaby@cityofowasso.com

 

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