NCPTA 2015 Elections: Position Descriptions and Election Nomination Form

1. NCPTA 2015 CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHICAL DATA FORM
Please complete the following information and return the form to the NCPTA office via:
Email: ncpta@ncpt.org or Fax: 919-841-0269
CANDIDATE NAME: ______________________________________________________________
Candidate for NCPTA Position:
____Treasurer (3 year term)
____Director at Large Education (3 year term)
____House of Delegates (Elect 4 for 2 year terms and 2 alternates for 1 year term)
____Chief Delegate (3 year term)
____Nominating Committee (elect one for 3 year term)
____Scholarship and loan (elect 2 for 3 year terms)
____PTA Caucus Rep and Alternate (Elect 1 and one alternate for one year term)
Previous NCPTA/APTA Involvement/Relevant Experience: _______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Reason(s) for Pursuing This Position (40 words or less)
______________________________________________________________________________
What Contributions to the Position Will You Make (40 words or less): _____________________
______________________________________________________________________________
PT(A) Education (40 words or less):
______________________________________________________________________________
Current Employer: ______________________________________________________________
Thank you for your interest and good luck!
NCPTA Nominating Committee
A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association
Phone: (919) 841-0268 Toll Free: 1-800-948-2672 Fax: (919) 841-0269
Email: ncpta@ncpt.org

2. 2015 NCPTA Chapter Election Schedule
TREASURER
Three-year term; active (PT) member in good standing. Signatory on Chapter accounts, oversees
investments, ensures the fiscal health and approves check-write submissions (26 times a year).
Coordinates and attends the annual peer review financial audit by the Finance Committee. Prepares
reports for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings and the semi-annual chapter
business meetings. As a voting member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, attending
those meetings is expected.
CHIEF DELEGATE
Three-year term; active (PT) member in good standing. Responsible for communicating the related
information to the Chapter’s delegates, presents RCs to the membership for appropriate direction during
the Spring Business meeting, and serves as the on-site contact throughout the House of Delegates.
Prepares reports for the Board of Directors meetings and the semi-annual chapter business meetings. As
a voting member of the Board of Directors, attending those meetings is expected.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE, CONFERENCE
Three-year term; active (PT) member in good standing. Responsible for coordinating the chapter’s
Spring business meeting and annual Fall event with educational sessions and exhibits. Acts as the liaison
for the chapter’s Exhibits committee. Prepares reports for the Board of Directors meetings and the semi-
annual chapter business meetings. As a voting member of the Board of Directors, attending those
meetings is expected.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Nominating Committee: Three-year term; active or life member in good standing. Assists the Committee
chair with the preparation of the chapter’s slate of nominees for NCPTA positions for presentation to the
membership at the Fall Chapter Meeting.
SCHOLARSHIP & LOAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS
NCPTA Scholarship & Loan Fund, Inc. : Three-year term; member of NCPTA in good standing. This
organization, separate from the chapter, awards scholarships and loans (emergency and long term) to
students in PT and PTA programs, administers the Founders Fund Scholarship; and prepares reports for
the Board of Directors meetings and the semi-annual chapter business meetings.
PTA CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
All physical therapist assistant members of APTA are also members of the PTA Caucus, a component
and membership grouping of APTA House of Delegates. The PTA Caucus is governed by an elected
Board of Directors, all of whom are available to discuss issues affecting the PTA Caucus and the physical
therapist assistant.
A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association
Phone: (919) 841-0268 Toll Free: 1-800-948-2672 Fax: (919) 841-0269
Email: ncpta@ncpt.org

3. 2015 NCPTA Chapter Election Schedule
Qualifications
 Only affiliate, life affiliate or retired affiliate members in good standing who have been members of the
PTA Caucus for at least one (1) year immediately preceding their election, or selection, and who have
consented to serve are eligible to serve as PTA Caucus representatives.
Primary Responsibilities
Participate in sessions of the PTA Caucus at the APTA House of Delegates.
CHAPTER DELEGATE
1. Elected during the fall annual Chapter business meeting when needed.
2. Serves a term of two (2) years. Eligible for re-election to any number of additional 2 year terms. Alternate
delegates will be elected for one (1) year terms.
3. Assumes office at the close of the Chapter meeting at which (s)he was elected.
4. Reports directly to the Chapter’s chief delegate.
A. DUTIES
 Represents the opinions and voting wishes of the Chapter (including a minority opinion) at the annual
APTA House of Delegates (HOD).
 Participates in the Chapter delegation, responsible for serving as a conduit of information between the
NCPTA membership and APTA.
 Attends delegation meetings before, during and after the HOD.
 Communicates with Chapter members and other chapter/component delegates regarding policy and
HOD activities.
 Documents the HOD voting records and submits them to the Chapter’s chief delegate at the conclusion
of the event.
 Commits to remaining informed of the Chapter’s position on HOD issues.
 Attends the Chapter’s spring and fall Issues Forums and business meetings.
 Seeks out member opinions on related and communicate them to the Chapter’s chief delegate.
 Attends all caucuses, interviews and meetings in which the Chapter’s delegation participates
 Secures their travel to and lodging at the HOD.
 Registers prior to the start of the first session of the HOD.
 Reports any changes to plans or inability to attend any of the meetings to the Chapter’s chief delegate.
 Ensures the policy for instructing Delegates to the House of Delegates is adhered to.
 Brings these materials to the HOD:
o APTA Membership card
o Delegate registration card
o APTA bylaws
o HOD handbook with printed motions and other pertinent documents
o APTA candidate information
A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association
Phone: (919) 841-0268 Toll Free: 1-800-948-2672 Fax: (919) 841-0269
Email: ncpta@ncpt.org