American Planning Association

“On December 2021, the following section of the by-laws was updated: 4.10 Vacancies If a vacancy occurs on the Board of Directors by reason of the resignation, removal, death or incapacity of any Director, it will be filled by appointment. The President, using the standards for nomination, and with the advice and suggestions from individual Board Members, may appoint a member of the Association to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. This appointment is subject to ratification by the Board. If the vacancy is of the seat held by the AICP Commission President, the vacancy shall be filled pursuant to the Bylaws of AICP. Filling an unexpired term caused by a vacancy shall not count toward the calculation of term limits under Section 4.4.”

“American Planning Association (APA) is organized as a not-for-profit corporation with members.”

“Members of the American Planning Association have the right to elect or appoint one or more members of the organization's governing body periodically or as vacancies arise.”

“The organization's management reviews the Form 990 in detail with their paid tax preparers.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy covers all officers, directors, trustees, and key employees. Annually these individuals are required to complete a conflict of interest questionnaire to disclose any potential or actual conflicts of interest they may have with the organization. Completed conflict of interest questionnaires are reviewed by the organization's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. If it is determined an actual conflict of interest exists, the individual with the conflict is excused from any discussion or vote on the matter for which they have a conflict.”

“The Board of Directors, an independent body, meets as needed to review and approve the compensation package of the organization's top management official. In determining the compensation of the top management official, the organization's board approves the compensation and utilizes comparability data provided from a compensation survey and the Forms 990 of other organizations. The deliberations and decision making regarding the compensation package of the top management official are documented on a timely basis. The Chief Executive Officer approves the compensation for other officers. Comparability data and compensation surveys are used in the process. The deliberation and decision making regarding the compensation package of other officers are documented on a timely basis.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public via the organization's website.”