Board Nominations 2020

Attendance & Participation Attendance at, & preparation for, scheduled Board meetings & functions are necessary. Meetings are scheduled well in advance & Board members are expected to attend all planned meetings, to have reviewed any related material in advance, & to participate in an active manner. Attending at least 80% of Board Meetings & functions are expected as is yearly completion of the confidentiality agreement & regular declarations of conflicts of interest.

Fiduciary Responsibility Board members are responsible for the association’s health & welfare, including fiscal stability. Every board action taken is on behalf of all PAA members with the privilege & the responsibility to act as temporary stewards of this association. Fulfilling this responsibility means:

1. Knowing the Budget
2. Being familiar with the budget process
3. Reviewing the Annual Audit & Financial Policies
4. Reviewing Financial Reports
5. Asking questions as needed
   
   

PAA Advocates As a board member, we are advocates for the profession and the association. This role includes encouraging PAA members to get involved in our association, recruiting new members, keeping the board and CEO informed of issues & opportunities you see for PAA & for the profession, & keeping colleagues informed about PAA activities.

Aspirational Responsibilities In addition to the things that Board members are required to do, there are a number of things that Board members are encouraged to do:

• Read PAA publications, listen to our podcasts, submit articles for Psymposium, & to suggest topics, themes, & authors for publications
• Make every effort to attend & support a majority of PAA non-board functions as representatives of the organization. Attend the CPD events, help introduce presenters, & network with participants at breaks, luncheons, & receptions & dinners.