The Council of Chapters is comprised of one delegate from each of the 62 APWA chapters. Members of the council serve APWA as advisors to the board of directors, chief executive officer, APWA committees and staff in support of the mission of APWA in accordance with the association’s bylaws and parliamentary procedures. Delegates also act as a conduit in sharing the opinions and ideas of their chapters and serving as points of contact at the local (chapter and branch), regional, and national levels for the dissemination of information to and from members.
The mission of the Council of Chapters is to increase the effectiveness of the association by:
- Advising the board of directors, the executive director, staff, and chapters on goals, strategies, and issues that are referred to the Council
- Supporting the APWA Strategic Plan and influencing changes for the betterment of the association
- Supporting chapter-to-chapter mentoring and development of best practices to strengthen the services delivered in each chapter
- Communicating member issues among the local, regional and national levels
- Identifying dedicated members for active participation within the association
Each chapter’s executive committee, through the process outlined in its bylaws, shall either elect or designate the delegate and determine the length of term of service.
The Council of Chapters is governed by a steering committee consisting of one member from each of the nine APWA regions, who are selected by delegates from those regions. Each member of the steering committee serves a three-year term and may be reappointed by their regional delegates for a maximum of two terms.
View the delegate handbook here.
Meetings
The full council meets twice a year, with one of those meetings being held during PWX. Council members also meet by means of committee conference calls, which are scheduled throughout the year.
2024-2025 Meeting Schedule
Winter Meeting – Agenda
February 5-6, 2025
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel
Kansas City, MO 64108
Summer Meeting (PWX)
August 16, 2025
Chicago, IL
Activity Reports
Questions?
For more information on the Council of Chapters, contact us at chapterservices@apwa.org.
