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Regional and Intergovernmental Planning Division
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FY26 Work Plan and Budget
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Policy/Goal and TasksActionTimeframeResponsible PartiesBudget (Ongoing)Budget (Unsecured)Total Budget
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1. CommunicationsTotal:$1,000.00
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A. Publish an E-newsletter for members (E-News) on a quarterly basisOngoing solicitation of information, articles and write-upsOngoingCommunications Officer with Division Chair, Executive Committee support
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Regular transmittal (4 times annually)Communications Officer $500.00 $500.00
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B. Update Division website to include new contentPost division-related communications and information on websiteongoingCommunications Officer $500.00 $500.00
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Post division-sponsored presentations on websiteongoingCommunications Officer, Division Chair
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C. Re-establish and maintain social media linksPost blogs and send out e-blasts on regular basisOngoingCommunications Officer, Division Chair, Executive Committee support
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D. Executive Committee communicationQuarterly conference calls of the full Executive CommitteeOngoingDivision Chair
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As-needed Division conference calls to discuss special programs, issues, etc.Ongoing, held during months of non-Exec Committee conference callsDivision Chair as needed
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E. Additional Communications ActivitiesSubmit Divisions Council grant application, secure funding, and then use funds to support additional communications activitiesFall 2025Communications Officer with Executive Committee support$1,000.00
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2. Education and Outreach$1,000.00
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A. Participate in and/or sponsor webinars on regional and intergovernmental planning Solicit webinar topics/participants from Division membership, Executive CommitteeOngoing - once/yearDivision Chair, Executive Committee members
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B. Sponsor Regional Livable Communities foruma. Develop program and speakers for the forum
b. Prepare and distribute promotional materials
c. Secure meeting space/speakers/food/refreshments
d. Conduct the forum
Finalize venue/meeting location - Nov.
Form Planning Committee - Nov./Dec.
Planning Committee develops agenda/identifies speakers - Dec./Jan.
Finalize agenda - E-news blasts to register - Jan. - Apr.
Conduct Forum - April just prior to National Conference
1st Vice-Chair, Livable Communities Committee$1,000.00 $1,000.00
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C. Strive to submit at least one session proposal for National Planning ConferenceSolicit session proposals from Division members and Executive CommitteeTiming tbd each year; coordinate with Communications Officer to solicit proposals in E-blastsExecutive Committee members
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D. Conduct bi-annual survey of Division membersPrepare, distribute survey to members, and analyze results to incorporate in 2026-27 workplanSummer 2025Executive Committee member, Communications Officer
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E. Continue to provide input on legislative and policy matters with APA staffIdentify experts on specific issues relevant to the division's work and APA's legislative prioritiesAs requestedExecutive Committee members
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F. Develop next report on emerging trends in regional planningSeek out grant opportunities to support new projectExecutive Committee members
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G. Participate in APA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiativeWork to implement APA's Change Ambassadors programProgram being updated by APADivision Chair
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H. Additional Education and Outreach ActivitiesSubmit Divisions Council $1,000 Signature Initiatives grant application, secure funding, and then use funds to support annual Regional Futures ForumJun-25Executive Committee members, Division Chair$1,000.00
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3. National Conference Activities $ -
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A. Strive for high attendance at APA National Conference Division activities (in-person and virtual)Promote Division-endorsed conference sessions, if anyMarch - AprilDivision Chair, Communications Officer
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Work with other divisions to co-sponsor a social event at the conferenceFebruary - April Division Chair
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Participate in events to promote Division membership (Divisions booth in exhibition area, etc.)At NPCRIPD volunteer
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4. Division Research Initiatives $ -
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A. Continue to publicize and distribute Division research reportsOffer webinars to spotlight Division-sponsored reports; invite other divisions to co-sponsor
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5. Membership $0
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A. Maintain and/or increase Division membership Implement membership plan for current membersOngoingDivision Chair, Communications Officer
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Encourage student members to maintain Division membership after graduationOngoing - include announcements in E-newsCommunications Officer
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Communicate with existing membership via various mediaOngoingCommunications Officer
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Identify and recruit new members to the Executive CommitteeOngoingExecutive Committee
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Identify and recruit prospective members including Division-only membershipsOngoingCommunications Officer
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Improve website for interactive ability on relevant issues and to link to related sitesOngoingChair, Communications Officer
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Develop agenda and program for annual business meetingFall 2024Chair, Executive Committee
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6. Leadership Meetings $ 2,500.00
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A. FY26- Attend spring and fall leadership meetingsDivision Chair or proxy attends spring and fall Division Council leadership meetingsAt least two meetings each yearDivision Chair or proxy$2,500.00 $2,500.00
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Chair reports on outcomes to Executive Committee and membersDuring Executive Committee meetings following Divisions Council meetingsDivision Chair or proxy
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7. Bylaw Review
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A. Conduct review of current RIPD bylaws Executive Committee review and discussion at quarterly meeting

 Late 2025 (awaiting guidance from APA)Executive Committee
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Vote to adopt any proposed bylaw amendments at annual meetingAnnual Buisiness Meeting if needed in 2025RIPD membership
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8. Contingency Reserve$1,000.00
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A. Maintain a minimum amount of fundsFollowing APA Division Council recommendations, maintain a minimum $1,000 contingency in Division. $1,000.00 $1,000.00
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TOTAL Budget: $ 5,500.00 $5,500.00
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