In compliance with Article 8.11.1 of the Bylaws, you are hereby notified that the Regular Meeting of the House of Delegates of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) will be held at the time and place indicated in this announcement for the purpose of receiving reports of officers and committees, for the annual election of officers, for action upon regularly offered amendments to the Bylaws and Administrative Procedures, and for such other business as may be presented.
Time and Place
The Ninety-sixth House of Delegates of APMA is hereby called for March 19–21, 2016, at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, DC. The opening session will begin at 3:30 pm on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Please refer to APMA's website, key word: House of Delegates, for the meeting schedule.
Representation
Article 8.2 of the Bylaws provides that component societies are represented in the House of Delegates in the ratio of one delegate for each one hundred members or fraction thereof. This ratio is calculated on February 15 preceding the date of the Regular Meeting.
Certification of Delegates
The Secretary of each component society or association and the American Podiatric Medical Students' Association shall file with the Executive Director of this Association, at least forty-five (45) days prior to the Regular Meeting of the House of Delegates, the name of each delegate and alternate selected by the respective society or association or organization. A credentials certificate is presented to the Committee on Credentials for registration and admission to the meetings of the House. Credentials certificates must be affirmed in person. No delegates or alternates may be seated until their credentials have been approved by the committee. Each delegate or alternate must present evidence of being in good standing.
In the event of a contest over the credentials of any delegate or alternate, the Committee on Credentials may hold a hearing and report its findings and recommendations to the House of Delegates for final action.
Resolutions
All resolutions must be submitted to James R. Christina, DPM, executive director by January 19, 2016. Staff will develop a financial impact analysis for each resolution, as specified in the APMA Administrative Procedures.
Emergency resolutions may be considered by the House of Delegates after the deadline has passed for resolutions provided they meet all of the following criteria:
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The resolution is of an urgent matter and addresses an issue whose urgency has come to light after the submission deadline has passed.
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Clear evidence exists to support the argument that the urgency and information pertaining to the matter came to light after the deadline.
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Demonstrate that the association and/or profession may experience irreparable harm if the matter is not considered during the current session of the House of Delegates.
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Complete supporting documentation is provided by the sponsor.
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Sufficient information is available and time provided for a staff financial analysis to be completed.
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The resolution has been received no later than 36 hours before the close of the house.
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The Resolutions Review Subcommittee and/or the Resolutions Committee has accepted the resolution as meeting the criteria for emergency status.
Resolutions that do not meet the above criteria shall be referred to a subsequent meeting of the House of Delegates.
In accordance with the APMA Administrative Procedures, sponsors of resolutions must indicate the type of resolution upon submission (Policy Related or Directives Oriented). A financial impact analysis will be developed by APMA staff for every resolution submitted. This analysis shall include a detailed explanation of direct and indirect costs related to the tasks or projects associated with the resolution. Staff will contact the sponsor should the intent and expectations of the resolution be unclear.
If reference to the estimated financial impact must be made within the body of the resolution, the sponsor shall do so only within the whereas clause(s). No reference to the estimated financial impact of a resolution shall be made within the resolved clause(s) of such resolution.
Annual Educational Sessions
As provided in the Administrative Procedures, the 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Podiatric Medical Association will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 14–17, 2016.
Authorization
The APMA Board of Trustees has duly authorized that the scheduled meetings be convened at the time and place indicated.
Registration
Registration shall be available to members of the American Podiatric Medical Association, other licensed podiatrists, members of the nationally recognized podiatry association in the foreign country in which they practice, and invited guests. Registration fees shall be paid in accordance with the amounts set by the Board of Trustees.
Invitation to Attend
A cordial invitation is extended to members and others eligible for registering for the 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting. Each component society, affiliated organization, and related organization is urged to send as large a delegation as possible.
Phillip E. Ward, DPM
President
James R. Christina, DPM
Executive Director
Dated: November 1, 2015
