Northern invites members to apply for open leadership positions on the APA California Board and/or the California Planning Foundation (CPF) Board. These roles offer an opportunity to help shape the future of the planning profession, support fellow planners in a changing field, and advance our shared commitment to engaging a broader range of members and future members. Serving in one of these positions can also help you expand your professional network, strengthen your leadership skills, and contribute your perspective to meaningful statewide work. Review the opportunities below for complete details and application information.
Deadline to submit interest: August 28, 2026, @ midnight
Open positions
- Vice President for Conferences (term: 2027-2028)
- Vice President for Policy & Legislation (term: 2027-2028)
- Vice President for Public Information (term: 2027-2028)
- Commission & Board Representative (term: 2027-2028)
- California Planning Foundation Board (3 positions)
Elected officers must be members in good standing of APA. Membership in AICP is desirable. Chapter-only members may hold any Chapter elected office except President-Elect/President, Vice President for Administration, Vice President for Conferences, and Vice President for Professional Development.
Commitment
The Chapter Board meets four times per year. In-person Board meetings are held in late January (including a Board retreat) and on the day prior to the start of the Chapter conference. Two additional online Board meetings are held in May and December. Elected officers are members of the Executive Committee, which holds a monthly one-hour online meeting. Board members are asked to invest time as needed to carry out the duties of their position, outlined above.
Service on the APA California Board does not include a financial commitment. When travel is required to attend in-person Board meetings, expenses are reimbursed.
Explore the open positions here and apply today—submit your interest by midnight on August 28, 2026.