Official Call for Leadership Positions

INTRODUCTION

Currently the National Physicians Alliance (NPA) is governed by an Executive Committee (EC) and 6 issue-specific working committees.  The interim leadership proposes to transition the NPA leadership from its current structure to a 16-member appointed board.   This board would govern the NPA beginning at the conclusion of the Second Annual Meeting of the NPA.   Members of this 16-member appointed board would transition off the board gradually over 4 years and be replaced by elected members according to the organization's bylaws. 

PROCESS

The NPA is accepting applications for the 2007-2008 Board of Directors and for its working committees.  The application process will be open until December 22nd.

Prospective applicants are required to submit a completed application, curriculum vitae, and a statement of purpose to our Elections Committee at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  The statement of purpose should describe why the applicant wishes to serve; it should also include previous leadership experience and any special skills the applicant would bring to the NPA.

An applicant may apply for more than one position and should rank order desired positions on the application.  An applicant may be appointed to both a board and committee position or to multiple committees.   

Successful applicants will be expected to attend the Annual Meeting to be held in Washington, DC from March 10-12, 2007.  Applicants also should expect that travel to meetings is likely to be self-funded for the next two years.  See the anticipated meeting schedule for 2007-2008. 

The Executive Committee and two members of the current committee leadership and/or advisory board will review all applications.  Appointments will be announced January 15th, 2007.

The new Board of Directors will be seated at the Second Annual meeting of the NPA in March, 2007.

POSITIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President:  The NPA's first president shall serve a two-year term as the senior officer of the association.  The president is responsible for overseeing the Board of Directors and all association initiatives.  He/she presides over all meetings of the BOD and the executive committee and is an ex-officio member on all committees.  The president represents the NPA in all external affairs. At the end of the term, he/she will assume the position of immediate past president.

Interim Immediate Past President:  He/she shall serve a two-year term and be a member of the Elections Committee and the Executive Committee.  For 2007-2009, an interim immediate past president shall be appointed.

Treasurer:  The Treasurer serves a four-year term and is a member of the Board of Directors.  The Treasurer has final responsibility for writing the budget of the association; overseeing the expenditures of the association; serving as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and the Executive Director of the association with regard to financial affairs; and preparing an annual financial report for the membership.  The Treasurer also chairs the Finance and Development committee.

At-Large Members of the Board of Directors:  There are eight members of the Board of Directors who will be elected at large by the membership.  The Board of Directors is the policy-making body for the association, overseeing the work of the Executive Director of the association and exercising general supervision over the affairs of the association.  The Board of Directors shall have authority to take such actions as are necessary for the conduct of the association's affairs in accordance with the bylaws. 

This year, the eight at large members will be appointed to staggered terms of 1 to 4 years.  At large directors may rise to the position of President-Elect.

Appointed Members to the Board of Directors:  There are five appointed members of the Board of Directors.  This year, the NPA will appoint five members to staggered, four-year terms, with close attention paid to the diversity of the board including, but not limited to, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, geographic location, practice type, and specialty.  Appointed members of the Board cannot, according to the bylaws, rise to the position of President Elect.

POSITIONS FOR THE COMMITTEES

Committees will be composed of at least three members as described below.  This year, chairs of each committee will be appointed by the selection committee.

Membership Committee:  The committee shall have responsibility for the oversight of membership recruitment, retention, and member benefits for the association.  A minimum of three members will be appointed to staggered, three-year terms. 

Finance and Development:  The committee shall have the responsibility to present the annual budget, review the annual financial statements of the association, review the fiscal impact of association projects, and to nominate the professional auditors who shall be selected annually by the Board of Directors.  Development activities of the committee include organizing and overseeing fundraising campaigns from both private donors and foundations.  A minimum of three members shall be appointed to staggered, three-year terms.  Additionally, the Treasurer serves as the committee chair.

Meetings and Retreats:  The committee shall have the responsibility, in coordination with the association staff, to arrange programming of the Annual Meeting and other meetings and retreats as deemed necessary for the management or mission of the association.  A minimum of three members shall be appointed to staggered, three-year terms.

Ethics:  The committee shall have the responsibility to receive, initiate, and investigate complaints of unethical conduct of members and recommend action to the board of Directors as well as formulate rule and procedures governing the conduct of the ethics and disciplinary process.  A minimum of three members shall be appointed to staggered three year terms.

Elections and Organizational Structure:   This committee shall be responsible for conducting elections of the association and shall determine the results of all such elections.  Additionally, the committee is responsible for the ongoing development of the internal structure and workings of the association.  It is to be made up of the most recent three past Presidents.  This year, however, the appointed interim IPP will serve a two-year position.  Additionally, there shall be two appointed members to serve a one- and three-year term, respectively. 

Policy Committee: This committee shall have the responsibility of developing policies on issues affecting or likely to affect the association that are consistent with the association mission and guiding principles.  A minimum of three members shall be appointed to staggered, three-year terms.

Communications and Public Relations:  This ad hoc committee of the association is responsible for developing and implementing communication and public relation policies and programs for the association.  A minimum of three members shall be appointed to staggered, three-year terms.  The committee shall be dissolved at such time as the committee and/or Board of Directors deems appropriate.    

Questions? Email our Elections Committee.