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70-1. Policy and Planning Board

70-1.1 The Policy and Planning Board shall consist of not fewer than nine Members and one Graduate Student member of the Association.  At least one member of the Policy and Planning Board shall be an early career psychologist.

70-1.2 Proposed amendments to the APA Bylaws shall be reviewed by the Policy and Planning Board for consistency with existing bylaws before being submitted to the membership for a vote.
70-1.3 In carrying out its mandated five-year review of the structure and functions of the Association, the Policy and Planning Board shall make an assessment of the continuing importance and relevance of the Association's governance bodies and programs and shall make recommendations regarding those that should be considered for sunsetting.

70-1.4 The Policy and Planning Board shall be responsible for maintaining the Council Policy Manual.

Last updated: February 2023Date created: 2009