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Bylaws Revision, 2-4-1997.
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governmental bodies, courts, licensing boards, or psychological associations which raise questions
as to the appropriateness of the nominee's holding Division office. In order to broaden representation
in the administration of the Division, the Elections Committee may place either one additional name on
the ballot for each office for which election is being held or two names if there has been no nomination
from the membership. It is the responsibility of the Elections Committee to insure that there are at
least two candidates for each office for which election is being held. The list of nominees shall be
reported to the APA Central Office for inclusion in the election ballot issued by the Association at a date
specified by the Association.

6. Program Committee. A Program Committee, [with the Chairman named by the President,] shall
be appointed annually by the President. The Chair of the Committee shall be appointed according to
Division Policies and Procedures. This Committee shall plan the convention program of the Division.

7. Continuing Committees. Continuing Committees are established by special action of the
Executive Committee and are intended to remain functional, just as Standing Committees, unless
special action is taken by the Executive Committee to dissolve them.

8. Special Committees. Special Committees, including task force committees, shall be
established by vote of the Executive Committee as the need arises. Special Committees shall be
reviewed by the Executive Committee at least every three years to assess the need for their
continuation. The term of chair of for such special committees shall coincide with this three year
period. Special Committees shall have their composition and purpose described in the Division
Policies and Procedures.

8. Special Roles. Members or Fellows of the Division may be appointed to Special Roles by the
President, confirmed by vote of the Executive Committee, as the need arises. Special Roles shall be
reviewed by the Executive Committee at least every three years to assess the need for their
continuation. The term of appointment to a Special Role shall coincide with this three year period.
Special Roles shall have their purpose described in the Division Policies and Procedures.
 
 

1. The annual meeting of the Division shall take place during the annual convention of the
Association, and in the same locality, for the transaction of business, the presentation of scientific papers,
and the discussion of professional matters in the field of the Division's interest. The Division shall
coordinate its program with, and participate in, the program of the Association.

2. The Division may issue a newsletter for purposes of coordinating and disseminating news or for
other purposes.

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