IAAPA Committees 2027 Application

To be eligible to serve on a task force or committee, applicants must be IAAPA members in good standing when they apply to be on a task force or committee and throughout their full term of service. 

Task force and committee members qualifications include:

• Proven performance in their field of expertise
• Commitment and time to participate and serve (including the support from their company leadership)
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to treating all committee and IAAPA Team members with respect
   

Task forces and committees require a balance of members with diverse perspectives and experiences. Chairs take a variety of factors when selecting members, including expertise, experience, region, constituency, and other factors.

Task forces and committees work to advance the strategic priorities and business plan of the Association. 

The task force and committee chairs select task force and committee members. Committee members, and  committee chairs, are appointed for terms of one year and can serve no more than three consecutive terms. Annual committee terms begin December 1 and end November 30. Task force members will serve the term of task force’s project.

No individual can serve on more than two committees or task forces at the same time unless service on one committee or task force requires service on another.

Members of task forces and committees are expected to:

• Understand the strategic priorities and business plans of IAAPA and how they relate to the task force or committee’s work plan.
• Actively participate in meeting discussions and work, fulfilling individual assignments.
• Make decisions that are in the best interest of the association, prioritizing IAAPA’s interests over personal or company interests.
• Avoid anti-trust discussions that could potentially reduce or be perceived to reduce competition in the industry.
• Foster an open, diverse, and inclusive environment, steering clear of harassment and discriminatory behaviors.
• Avoid or disclose any conflicts of interest that may arise during their service.
• Keep confidential information confidential.
• Remain an IAAPA member in good standing (dues paid) and commit to serving on the task force or committee for the entire duration of their term.
• Understand the task force or committee meeting schedule and commit to attending all meetings.
• If there is a travel commitment, committee or task force members should understand the commitment and agree to it.
• Act as ambassadors of IAAPA.

In summary, the role requires a strong commitment to the association and active participation.