Membership, Rights and Obligations (For Item 7.1)
- Any scholar, architect (practicing or of various agencies or constitutions), or professional in urban planning, architecture, landscape, and interior design, who identifies with the purposes of the Institute, is willing to comply with these statutes, and submits the application form with two members’ recommendation/referral shall become a member after being approved by the Council and paying the membership fee.
- Members have the right to participate in the General Assembly of members, to vote and stand for election, to participate in all activities organized by the Institute and to enjoy all the benefits and rights in the Institute; are entitled to make comments and suggestions on the Institute’s conduct of business. Members have the freedom to withdraw, but they should submit a written application to the Council.
The Members are obligated to abide by the statutes, to implement the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Council, to participate, support and assist the academic research, training, exhibition and other activities held or organized by the Institute, to promote the development of the Institute’s conduct of business and the collaboration among members, to pay their dues and other required fees. The behaviors of members shall not inflict any damage to the reputation of the Institute.
The organization structure of APCIA
- The Institute is consisted of: General Assembly of members, the Council, Board of Supervisors.
Through the nomination of the Council, the Institute can engage eminent persons or scholars as honorary president or academic advisers to participate in the Institute. The Council can nominate and appoint the members in non-leadership positions of the agencies when needed. Details are specified in the internal rules.
Member Benefits
Membership is an essential investment in your future at every stage of your career.
Here are just some of the benefits you'll have as a member:
More Support
• Access a range of expertise through a peer network.
• Attend events, activities, and network through your state and local APCIA components—demonstrate leadership skills and raise the visibility of the profession in your community.
• Signify that as an APCIA member you adhere to a professional code of ethics and share a common goal to build better a better world for all people.
• Public policies through a Government Advocacy legislative agenda that help create a more favorable environment in which to pursue your practice and career goals, such as starting a firm.
More Knowledge
• Continuing education through CES Discovery keeps you on track with education courses through hundreds of approved education providers. Plus, on-demand access to your transcript.