Committees
Legislative and Policy Affairs Committee (LPAC) is responsible for developing and implementing the Chapter’s legislative and policy action program. The Legislative Officer shall represent the Executive Board and Chapter on legislative and planning policy matters and determine the Chapter’s position on proposed legislation and policy when the Executive Board is unable to define the Chapter position in a timely manner.
Professional Development Committee is responsible for providing AICP membership information and other professional development programs and activities on behalf of the Chapter.
Education and Outreach Committee serves as ambassadors for the planning profession, and shall be responsible for education and outreach about planning to public officials, allied professions, students, educators, interest groups, the media, and the public at large.
The Awards Committee describes the specific purposes and characteristics of the awards program, solicit, receive and review nominations, and recommend program policies to the Executive Board.
Membership Committee assists the Board in maintaining open communication with all members, recruiting and retaining members.
Re-engagement Committee assists the Board by gathering the collective knowledge, skills, and resources of the membership; both professional planners and citizen planning commissioners alike.
Scholarship Committee has two separate charges: 1) to select and award an annual scholarship to a planning student at each of the state’s planning schools, the University of Oregon and Portland State University; and 2) to assist the Board in fund raising for the scholarship fund.
Ethics Committee advises and assists the Board in adoption of ethics standards and guidelines and in the consideration of administrative procedures for dealing with ethics complaints. The committee develops ethics training seminars and continuing education opportunities.
The Communication Team's purpose is threefold: 1.)To manage chapter communications so as to achieve OAPA’s mission and implement its strategic plan; 2.)To coordinate and monitor chapter communications; and 3.)To advise the Board on communication issues and policies.
The Rural Issues Committee’s purpose is to ensure that Oregon APA serves its members working in small towns, counties, and in rural environments.
Women in Planning Committee’s mission is to enhance the impact women have on the planned environment by promoting mutual support and professional development. Our activities will:
- Strengthen collaboration among women in different areas of planning;
- Increase the awareness/recognition of positive contributions of women’s leadership in planning and public service;
- Provide a mentoring atmosphere for women of all ages working in planning;
- Explore planning related topics through a variety of mediums and formats.
