Applications are always open; if all seats on the Committee for which you are applying are full, we will hold it for review until a seat opens or the next appointment period.
Committee Responsibilities
The following is a general outline of responsibilities and expectations for Committee members. Committees are advisory only; any final decision on a matter remains with AAPL leadership.
Background Requirements
Committee members are required to maintain an AAPL membership in good standing for the duration of their committee term. You do not need to have previous experience or specialization to serve on a Committee.
Meeting Attendance
Committee terms are two years, renewing every odd year. Members must attend a minimum of 75% of scheduled meetings to continue holding a committee position.
Committees may require ad-hoc meetings to address urgent matters. AAPL staff will do their best to provide as many options and as much notice as possible, with the expectation that Committee members do their best to accommodate and attend in these rare instances.
Initiative Planning & Execution
To meet their respective missions, Committee members should expect to spend time outside meetings ideating, planning, and executing initiatives. This usually amounts to 5 hours monthly.
You may find specific background requirements, meeting information, and responsibilities associated with each committee below.
Application
Our staff reviews each application to ensure it meets our committee guidelines. This may include discussion with appropriate members. If you have any questions, please contact us.