Professional Development and Programs Committee (PDPC) Charter

Professional Development and Programs Committee (PDPC) Charter

Authority
This Professional Development and Programs Committee (PDPC) is a Standing Committee of the Board established under Article VI of the Bylaws.

Purpose
To oversee, support, and expand professional development opportunities and programs for planning professionals across the state.

Membership
Any Utah Chapter Member may seek to serve on a Committee.
Membership should include a mix of AICP-certified planners, planners pursuing certification, and members with relevant professional development, mentorship, or event experience.
Committee members shall be appointed by the Committee Chair.
Appointments will occur at the beginning of the governing year.
The Committee Chair may fill vacancies or remove a member at any time, with or without cause.

Committee Chair/Vice-Chair (if needed)
The Committee Chair or Co-Chairs will be elected members of the Board.
The Chair will be appointed with a majority vote of the Board.
The Chair/s may request a Vice-Chair and recommend an appointee.
If a Vice-Chair is needed, one will be appointed with a majority vote of the Board.

Size and Terms
The Committee shall have at least three (3) members and no more than eleven (11) members.
Committee members shall serve a minimum 2-year term, with no limit on terms served.
members shall serve staggered terms to ensure continuity over time.
The Chair and Vice-Chair terms will end when the Chair's board term ends, regardless of re-election pursuits.

Meetings and Attendance
Meetings will occur monthly.
The meeting schedule will be determined by the Committee at the start of the year.
Committee members are expected to attend no less than 75% of scheduled meetings.
Minutes of all Committee meetings will be kept and preserved for record-keeping.

Operations
A majority of Committee members constitutes a quorum.
Any approvals made by the Committee require a quorum present, followed by a majority vote of the quorum.
The Committee Chair will report its activities to the Board during the Board's scheduled meetings.
Committees may collaborate with other APA UT Chapter Committees.
Committees may request Board approval to activate a Task Force to assist with ad hoc needs.

Responsibilities

• Support members in achieving and maintaining AICP certification.

• Organize, approve, and record Certification Maintenance (CM) credits to the national organization.

• Provide ethics education and respond to ethics concerns.

• Evaluate CM eligibility for chapter-sponsored and partner events.

• Review ethics complaints and initiate appropriate response procedures.

• Recommend the suspension or revocation of AICP certification in accordance with APA’s National Ethics Guidelines.

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• Oversee key programs and task forces (e.g., educational programming, awards, conferences, networking events, mentorship opportunities).

• Develop and implement educational programming.

• Supervise Task Forces under its purview (currently: Awards, FAICP, Conferences).

• Plan and manage networking and social events for the chapter, at least twice per year.

• Lead the development and delivery of a mentorship program.

Helpful Skills, Backgrounds, Interests
While not required, members with the following are encouraged to participate:

• AICP-certified or actively pursuing AICP certification

• Knowledge of APA’s CM credit process

• Familiarity with the AICP Code of Ethics

• Experience in professional development, adult education, or event planning

• Experience in mentorship or career coaching

• Strong organizational or facilitation skills

• Comfort with collaborative tools such as Google Workspace, Zoom, and CM Log systems

Time Commitment
Committee Chair/Vice-Chair:

• Monthly: 5–7 hours

• Peak Season: 8–12 hours

Committee Members:

• Monthly: 2–4 hours

• Peak Season: 4–6 hours

Peak Season is defined as the month leading up to each conference, the conference month, and the conference itself.

Charter Modifications:

This charter may be reviewed annually by the APA UT Board and updated as necessary to reflect evolving organizational priorities and opportunities. 

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