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Now available to APTA members: the complete first packet of motions, accompanied by background papers, to be considered by the 2018 APTA House of Delegates (House) when it convenes June 25-27, 2018, in Orlando, Florida.
 
Called "Packet I With Background Papers," the compilation contains 57 motions to the 2018 House of Delegates, including 4 bylaws amendments. This packet replaces "Packet I Preview." Besides minor editing and formatting changes and the addition of background papers, the new packet does not differ from the earlier version in any ways that affect the scope of motions.
 
Proposed amendments to APTA bylaws are:

  • RC 53-18 Amend: Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association, Article VIII. House of Delegates, Section 3: Voting Delegates, A. Qualifications of Voting Delegates, (1) Chapter Delegates
  • RC 54-18 Amend: Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association, Article VIII. House of Delegates, Section 4: Nonvoting Delegates, A. Qualifications of Nonvoting Delegates, (1) Section Delegates
  • RC 55-18 Amend: Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association, Article VIII. House of Delegates, Section 4: Nonvoting Delegates, A. Qualifications of Nonvoting Delegates, (2) PTA Caucus Delegates
  • RC 56-18 Amend: Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association to Allow Sections to Vote in the House of Delegates

Delegates wishing to amend a motion within Packet I With Background Papers should schedule a virtual Reference Committee appointment on Friday, June 8, or schedule an onsite appointment for Sunday, June 24 or Tuesday, June 26. For more information, refer to Make an Appointment with the RC found in the House Hub file library.
 
Contact APTA's Justin Lini with any questions.


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