4.1. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: APA Ohio shall be governed by a Board of Trustees (herein referred to as the “Board") elected from the general membership. The Board shall be composed of 16 at-large members elected from the general membership and the Section Directors or their designated representatives, accredited university planning program representatives, and other representatives provided in Section 10.0 (herein referred to as “Trustees”). At least four of the at-large trustees shall be dedicated as focused seat members representing diverse geographic locations, experiences, expertise, or characteristics to further APA Ohio’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to advance the goals, objectives, and priorities of APA Ohio. 

4.2 TERMS OF OFFICE: Trustees shall be elected for four-year terms. The terms shall be staggered so there are eight Trustees elected in each even numbered year.

5.1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES: The Board of Trustees shall:

1. Manage the affairs of APA Ohio;
2. Report to the membership upon business which it has considered or acted upon;
3. Put into effect the votes of the membership;
4. Authorize expenditures consistent with the budget and fiscal policies;
5. Hire or retain staff or consultants to complete specific assignments to further the purposes and objectives of APA Ohio;
6. Perform such other functions and duties as are delegated herein, or are customary for the governing body.