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Call for Candidate Nominations for the AAPA House of Delegates Representative

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Call for Candidate Nominations for the

AAPA House of Delegates Representative

 

The Kansas Academy of Physician Associates is currently calling for AAPA House of Delegate nominations. Please read below for more information about the process, including submission procedures.

 

You may nominate yourself or another KAPA Fellow Member. If you are nominating someone, please obtain the nominee's permission.

 

Pursuant to the recently amended Bylaws the Kansas Academy of PAs will hold elections this spring for the following positions.

 

AAPA Delegate – Three positions available

  • Requirement of the position:
    • Must be a Fellow member of KAPA and an AAPA Fellow member in good standing.
    • Serve a one-year term starting July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.
    • Two delegates must be members of the KAPA Board of Directors.
    • Attendance at the AAPA Annual meeting.

 

The KAPA Elections Committee will review nominations submitted and prepare a slate of qualified candidates to be adopted at the April 2023 Board of Directors meeting.

 

The election of the AAPA Delegates shall be conducted at least 45 days prior to July 1. An electronic election will be conducted and completed by the eligible voting members* on or before May 15, 2024.

 

* - Eligible voters includes KAPA Fellow members only in this AAPA related issue.

 

Candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to provide for representation in the allocated seats identified by AAPA. The candidate receiving the single highest number of votes shall be the Chief Delegate.

 

If a tie occurs, the winner(s) will be declared by the KAPA Vice-President though drawing by lot (names pulled from a container).

 

Qualifications and Time Commitment

AAPA Delegate

 

Any KAPA Fellow member may serve as an AAPA Delegate. (A Fellow member of KAPA must also be an AAPA Fellow member in good standing)

 

The AAPA House of Delegates meets annually, with special meetings needed. Additional information regarding the House of Delegates may be found in the AAPA Policy Manual.

 

KAPA may provide limited reimbursement for Delegate travel.

 

Duties

AAPA Delegate

 

Delegates shall participate in the affairs of the House of Delegates and serve as an effective voice in AAPA activities by:

  • Making recommendations to the AAPA Board of Directors
  • Submitting formal resolutions through the procedures outlined by AAPA’s House officers
  • Participating in open reference committee hearings conducted at the House of Delegates meeting, held during AAPA’s Annual Conference
  • Volunteering as a member of an AAPA reference committee, researching and reporting on the resolutions and testimony received.

 

Submission

AAPA Delegate

 

Each nomination submission (including self-nominations) should contain:

  • Contact Information: Name, Practice Specialty, Work Affiliation, Home City, Email Address.
  • Nominee Statement: A one-paragraph biographical statement from the nominee indicating their interest in serving, practice experience and education/training background.
  • Submissions: Nominations should be submitted electronically to kansaspa@sbcglobal.net

 

Submission Deadline is Friday, March 1, 2024