APHA Committees

Governance

The Governance committee maintains APHA Bylaws and policies and procedures, encourages and accepts nominations for Board of Directors, supports board development maintains the orientation package for newly elected Board members. They are the go-to for knowledge on APHA policies and procedures, and for managing board member terms and positions. 

Communications & Membership

The Communications and Membership committee is responsible for managing APHA memberships, facilitating the engagement of members, and sharing timely and relevant information about the APHA and public health issues and opportunities in Alberta with members.

Public Issues

The Public Issues committee is responsible for collecting member input on particular issues, identifying priorities for action, facilitating issue-specific partnerships, recommending action to the board, and following through on actions, resolutions and positions taken by the APHA. 

Funding & Partnerships 

The Funding & Partnership committee is responsible for assisting the APHA in achieving its fundraising goals and objectives through strategic initiatives and partnerships that are aligned with our overall vision, establishing positive relations and building awareness with stakeholders,  and collaborating and coordinating efforts with other committee events / initiatives to ensure consistency amongst stakeholders and donors.

Student

The Student committee identifies potential areas for student involvement in public health advocacy. This committee also plans and organizes initiatives to increase student engagement with the APHA and other public health organizations.