Executive Committee
Councillors-at-Large
Resident Councilors
CSAP Representatives
Committee Chairs
LEADERSHIP
NCPS Roles and Responsibilities
The NCPS President serves a 1-year term starting after the APA Annual Meeting in May, following a year as President-Elect and preceding a year each as Immediate Past President and Past President. As the Chief Executive Officer, the President presides over the NCPS Executive Committee and Council meetings, voting in case of ties, and collaborates with the Executive Director to set meeting agendas. Responsibilities include appointing committee chairs and members, writing bi-monthly newsletter columns, and presiding at key events such as the Annual General Membership Meeting and the Annual Meeting. The President is encouraged to attend APA meetings to network and obtain information, synthesize member feedback for presentation, and to communicate NCPS activities and positions to members and nonmembers.. Additionally, the President undertakes projects to further NCPS goals or as directed by the Council or APA President.
The NCPS President-Elect serves a 1-year term starting after the APA Annual Meeting in May, followed by a year as President, Immediate Past President, and Past President. The President-Elect attends NCPS Executive Committee meetings (3-4 per year) and Council meetings (10-12 per year) as a voting member. They chair the NCPS Nominating Committee from June to October and may serve as an ex-officio member of the board of the Psychiatric Foundation of Northern California. The role includes attending the APA Assembly meeting and President-Elect Orientation, in order to become familiar with NCPS committee chairs and functions, to inform members and nonmembers of NCPS activities, and synthesize member feedback for presentation at meetings. The President-Elect also undertakes projects to further NCPS goals or as directed by the Council or NCPS President or the APA.
The NCPS Vice-President serves a 1-year term starting after the APA Annual Meeting in May. This role involves attending NCPS Executive Committee meetings (3-4 per year) and Council meetings (10-12 per year) as a voting member. The President-Elect may also open or preside over NCPS meetings in the President's absence. They serve as an ex-officio member of most committees, liaise with NCPS Chapter Presidents, and attend at least one chapter meeting per year. Additionally, the President-Elect represents NCPS within the psychiatric community, gathering and presenting ideas and opinions to maintain visibility and connection. They synthesize member feedback for presentation at meetings and undertake projects to further NCPS goals or as directed by the Council or NCPS President or the APA.
The NCPS Treasurer serves a 1-year term starting after the APA Annual Meeting in May. This role involves managing all NCPS finances with the Executive Director, including receiving, disbursing, and accounting for funds. The Treasurer makes financial recommendations to the Executive Committee and Council, conducts financial transactions, and attends Executive Committee meetings (3-4 per year) and Council meetings (10-12 per year) as a voting member. They develop and monitor the annual budget for Council approval, chair the Budget & Finance Committee, oversee the annual audit process, and manage the investment account as directed by the Council.
The NCPS Secretary serves a 1-year term starting after the APA Annual Meeting in May. This role involves attending NCPS Executive Committee meetings (3-4 per year) and Council meetings (10-12 per year) as a voting member. The Secretary is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and presentation of official records for Council, Executive Committee, and general membership meetings, with minutes prepared by staff. They write a column for the NCPS newsletter six times a year, receive petitions for nominating candidates and amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws, and represent NCPS within the psychiatric community to maintain visibility and connection. The Secretary synthesizes member feedback for presentation at meetings and undertakes projects to further NCPS goals or as directed by the Council or NCPS President or the APA.
The NCPS Immediate Past President serves a 1-year term starting after the APA Annual Meeting in May. This role involves attending NCPS Executive Committee meetings (3-4 per year) and Council meetings (10-12 per year) as a voting member. The Immediate Past President acts as a resource to the NCPS President and Council, selects the recipient of the Committee Person of the Year Award, and oversees activities of Resident Councilors and the Residency Education Committee. They synthesize member feedback for presentation at meetings, serve as an ex-officio member of the board of the Psychiatric Foundation of Northern California, and undertake projects to further NCPS goals or as directed by the Council or NCPS President or the APA.
The NCPS Council Member serves a 3-year term starting after the APA Annual Meeting in May. This role involves attending NCPS Council meetings (10-12 per year) as a voting member. Council Members synthesize member feedback for presentation at meetings and advise the NCPS Council on issues affecting the membership. They represent NCPS within the psychiatric community, soliciting ideas and discussing NCPS positions to maintain visibility and connection. Additionally, Council Members participate in at least one active NCPS committee of interest and undertake projects to further NCPS goals or as directed by the Council or NCPS President or the APA.
The NCPS Assembly Representative serves a 4-year term starting after the APA Annual Meeting in May, with the term length determined by the number of assigned Assembly representatives based on voting strength. This role involves representing NCPS in the APA Assembly at two out-of-state meetings per year, with some expenses subsidized or reimbursed by the APA and/or NCPS. The Assembly Representative attends NCPS Executive Committee meetings (3-4 per year) and Council meetings (10-12 per year) as a voting member, reports pertinent APA issues to the Council, and maintains a record of votes on APA issues. They synthesize member feedback for presentation at meetings, inform members and nonmembers of NCPS activities and positions, and undertake projects to further NCPS goals or as directed by the Council or NCPS President or the APA.
The NCPS Resident Councilor serves a 1-year term starting after the APA Annual Meeting in May. This role involves attending NCPS Council meetings (10-12 per year) as a voting member, representing NCPS among all residency programs in Northern California to maintain visibility and connection with the psychiatric residency community. The Resident Councilor synthesizes resident feedback for presentations at meetings, participates in at least one active NCPS committee, and writes a column for the NCPS newsletter once a year. They also serve on the Residents Committee, publicize the JOB FAIR and NCPS/APA activities to residents, encourage resident participation, and assist in identifying candidates for the next term. Additionally, the Resident Councilor undertakes projects to further NCPS goals or as directed by the Council or NCPS President.