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Below is everything you need as an APALA member to participate in APALA business, such as submitting resolutions, running for a National Executive Board position, voting, and more.
Please contact us at convention@apala.org if you have any questions.
Please contact us at convention@apala.org if you have any questions.
What's Below:
- Rules
- Resolutions
- Eligibility for Voting Delegates
- Nominations Process
Rules
Resolutions
- What is a resolution?
- A resolution is a written motion, adopted by a majority of the voting body of APALA. It may express the formal opinion of the organization or direct the National Executive Board, chapters, or staff to take specific action.
- What does APALA’s Constitution say about resolutions?
- The proposal and passage of resolutions is outlined in Article IV, Section 5e of the APALA’s National Constitution:
- Resolutions to be considered at the Convention must be postmarked to the President sixty (60) days in advance of the Convention's opening date. All Resolutions must be sponsored by a Delegate. Resolutions postmarked after that date may be considered with the approval of the Convention. Copies of all Resolutions received in a timely manner shall be provided to all Delegates. The Resolutions Committee shall have the authority to consolidate like Resolutions on the same subject.
- The proposal and passage of resolutions is outlined in Article IV, Section 5e of the APALA’s National Constitution:
Rules/Eligibility for Voting Delegates
According to the APALA Constitution: Article IV. Section 4E: Chapter Delegates and Alternates shall be elected no later than forty-five (45) days prior to a scheduled Convention. Union Delegates and Alternates shall be selected no later than forty-five (45) days prior to a scheduled Convention.
That means the deadline was June 20, 2023 for:
If your Chapter or Union has not submitted your name as an approved voting delegate, you will not be eligible to vote.
That means the deadline was June 20, 2023 for:
- Chapter Voting Delegates and Alternates are to be elected
- Union Voting Delegates and Alternates to be selected
If your Chapter or Union has not submitted your name as an approved voting delegate, you will not be eligible to vote.
Nominations Process
Nominations for At-Large Vice Presidents will occur on Friday, August 4. The Nominations Chair will open the session and outline the rules.