with the following statement of consensus.
Consensus Statement
Representatives of the AAPA and NCCPA met in Chicago on 12/15/01 to discuss the recent issues of concern, find common ground and understanding, and move forward on building a stronger relationship to benefit the profession. As stated at the beginning of the meeting: "Things go better if we work together."
Both groups agreed upon the following statements of principle:
- The AAPA and NCCPA recognize the benefit of continued dialogue on issues of mutual concern regarding the profession and PA certification.
- The leaders of both organizations agree to meet regularly to reaffirm effective communications.
- NCCPA commissioners are encouraged to effectively communicate with their appointing organizations in a timely manner on appropriate issues that do not compromise their fiduciary responsibility to the NCCPA.
- The NCCPA has made significant and appropriate
effort towards opening its processes. These
include the following:
- Placing a summary of NCCPA board meeting action items on its Web site.
- Inviting leaders of appointing organizations, AAPA and other organizations as appropriate to make presentations at Board meetings at least yearly.
- Charging NCCPA committee chairs to make use of the extensive resource list of individuals with expertise on issues being addressed by the committees.
- NCCPA wishes to continue holding the open forum for all PAs at the AAPA annual meeting at a time during the conference when the majority of the conference goers are still in attendance.
- NCCPA will continue its constituency outreach by having NCCPA leaders speak at constituent meetings, as invited, to discuss current NCCPA issues of interest and certification/recertification processes.
Other means of refining the communication process may include maximizing communication between the leadership of AAPA and NCCPA, as well as holding a cross- organizational meeting of all interested parties to discuss issues of mutual concern on an annual basis.
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