NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTED BOARD POSITIONS!
Looking for a meaningful way to give back to the planning profession, meet new colleagues, and get more involved in the Orange County planning community? Consider joining the OC-APA Board in an appointed position for 2026!
These roles are perfect for planners at any stage of their career - from emerging professionals to seasoned practitioners - who want to contribute, connect, and help shape the programs and events our Section delivers each year. And if you’re wondering whether you’d be a good fit… you probably are. Our Board values enthusiasm, reliability, and a desire to support the planning field. If you bring that, we’ll find a place for you at the table.
APPOINTED POSITIONS
Deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Appointed positions serve a one-year term and are nominated by the section members. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, multiple members may be assigned to a position to serve in a Co-Chair role.
Awards
Co-Chair
Organizes our annual Orange Section Planning Awards program; coordinates awards nomination process; works with jury panel to review nominations and select award winners.
At-Large
Board Member
Volunteers as-needed to assist with event setup, registration, and coordination; contributes to miscellaneous tasks that support APA's mission and operations.
California Planning Foundation
(CPF) Liaison
Attends monthly meetings of the CPF Board; promotes CPF scholarship and educational opportunities to local students.
City Liaison
Helps reserve city facilities as-needed for APA events and meetings; advocates for public sector interests in developing OC-APA's educational and programming priorities.
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Diversity Liaison
Attends regular meetings with State VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and other Section DEI leads; supports the APA California's DEI initiatives and priorities.
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Scholarship Fundraiser Committee
Organizes the annual memorial golf tournament to fundraise for student scholarships in collaboration w/ the Planning Directors Association of Orange County and ICC Orange Empire Chapter.
Historian
Organizes our annual Historic Symposium (half-day event).
Legislative Chair
Organizes our annual Legislative Update lunch program.
Webmaster
Maintains our website; works with the Board to update our latest news and events throughout the year.
Young & Emerging Planners
(YEP) Co-Chair
Oversees YEP Board and guides implementation of YEP programs and events throughout the year; organizes and leads regular meetings with YEP Committee.
Marketing Chair
Works with Board to promote OC-APA events and programs throughout the year; creates graphics, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
Sponsorship Chair
Administers OC-APA's annual sponsorship program; solicits corporate sponsors to support the Planning Awards, mentorship program, and other events.
Young & Emerging Planners
(YEP) General Member
General member of the YEP Board. The YEP Co-Chairs will assign all general members to a specific committee, such as the social/networking committee or professional development committee.
Interested in getting involved but not sure where to start? Or want to learn more about the Board responsibilities and time commitments? Please reach out anytime at director@oc-apa.org.
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Must currently work for a city in Orange County.
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This position is open to non-APA members and allies outside of the planning field.