Meet Your APTA NC Delegation to APTA House of Delegates

APTA NC has 13 seats in the APTA House of Delegates that has a total of 439 seats.  Each Academy or Section has 2 seats for a total of 36.  The other 403 are divided between the 51 state Chapters (includes DC) by proportion of membership.

A delegate's term is 2 years long and delegates can run for that office as often as they like.  The Chief Delegate's term is 3 years long and limited to 2 consecutive terms, as that position also serves as on the Board of Directors.  The APTA NC ByLaws calls for one seat on the Delegation to be filled by the Chapter president, who also serves a 3-year term, limited to 2 terms.

Every year, the Chapter holds elections in October to start the following January.  As the general delegate positions are 2-year terms, every year, we have approximately half of the seats up for election each year.  The top vote-getters are elected, with the following two candidates in vote-count earning slots as alternate delegates for one year.

Alternate delegates attend all the same meetings and learn all the same information about ongoing motions and issues.  Fairly often, if a delegate is unable to attend the House of Delegates, an alternate delegate will serve in the House with a vote.

Contact the Chief Delegate and the Nominating Committee Chair to learn more.