Position:

Active/PT Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates

Term of Office:

Two years. The delegate is elected at the Fall Meeting annually and assumes responsibilities at the conclusion of that meeting for a two-year term. Terms are staggered so that approximately half of the delegates are elected in alternate years.

Bylaws Qualification:

Active/PT Delegate candidates shall have been a member in good standing of APTA for two years immediately prior to election.

Other Qualifications:

Candidates must be willing to travel to the next scheduled APTA House of Delegates (HOD) meeting and be willing to cover incidental expenses, if any, which exceed the $1,000 stipend provided by OPTA.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in 2-4 caucus meetings of the Oregon Delegation called by the Chief Delegate and held between January and at least two weeks prior to departure for the APTA House of Delegates meeting.

2. Arrive at the Annual Conference the evening prior to the first day of scheduled caucuses and candidate interview. Notify the Chief Delegate of your arrival time and hotel location.

3. Attend the annual and special meetings of the APTA House of Delegates, representing OPTA in matters as are ordered by the Chapter.

4. Attend all sessions of the Western States Caucus before and during the APTA House of Delegates, including candidate interview sessions. Attend all other meetings scheduled for delegates.

5. File an expense report with the OPTA executive staff upon return from the APTA House of Delegates, providing original receipts for appropriate expenses. Reimbursement up to a $1,000 stipend for expenses related to the HOD participation will be provided only upon completion of this responsibility.

Time Commitment:

4-8 hours per month from January through the House of Delegates in May or June for Oregon Caucus meetings and to keep updated on House of Delegates message board. House of Delegates is a 4-5 day commitment with travel necessary.