Title: Policy Update

Author:

Section/SPIG: Environment

Issue Date:

---

The 2006 APHA policy process, which will conclude at APHA’s 134th Annual Meeting in Boston, November 4-8, 2006, begins winter 2006. APHA policy statements, which may be either resolutions or position papers, serve as the voice of APHA and guide activities. While any member of the Association may propose a policy resolution or position paper, individuals are strongly encouraged to submit proposed policies through their respective Section, Special Primary Interest Group, Caucus, Affiliate or Assembly.

Resolutions must be in the form of a single statement of Association policy and are recommended to be 500 words or less, not including references. Position papers, which serve as longer expositions of an issue and have a fuller explanation of APHA policy, are recommended to be no longer than 3,000 words. Submissions are only accepted via e-mail at policy@apha.org.

All proposals must be received by March 15, 5 p.m. (EST). For the complete schedule and procedures, visit www.apha.org/private/ppolicy.htm, and for more information,
e-mail policy@apha.org.