Volunteering on a Committee

Why volunteer?

Volunteering on a committee provides opportunities for networking, professional development and industry learning, to contribute to the advancement of the industry, and to advocate and support the development and implementation of fair business practices.

NAA uses committees to allow greater discussion and analysis of issues where time restraints would limit discussions in meetings of the Board of Directors. Led by the committee chair, the committee members are guided by the strategic plan of the association and work toward a common interest to advocate, educate, advance and promote the rental housing industry.  

What is required of you?

• All committee members must be an employee or representative of a member company or organization in good standing. 
• Participate in three in-person meetings at the NAA national conferences, which include Advocate, Apartmentalize, and the Assembly of Delegates, as well as any additional virtual meetings as decided by the committee chair.  Committee members are responsible for all registration and travel expenses.
• Engage actively, endorse, and encourage the effort of the committee, consistently working toward the advancement of the rental housing industry and the National Apartment Association rather than personal or professional interests.

Committee roles:

Committee Chair

The committee chair maintains control of the meeting and leads the committee through the process of planning, implementing and evaluating the work of the committee. The Chair works with the NAA staff liaison to develop the meeting agenda and sets the tone for the committee work, assigning various tasks to the committee members, ensuring that members have the information needed to do their jobs. Minutes, annual evaluation of the committee and staff liaison are also integral parts of chairing a committee. Finally, the committee Chair is responsible for bringing any action items or reports to the Board. 

Committee Vice Chair

A Vice Chair should be ready to fulfill the role of the Chair if the chair is unable to attend or carry out their duties. The vice chair assumes the role, usually temporarily, and has the power to make committee decisions after receiving feedback from the committee members.  If the position of the Chair is vacant for any reason, the Vice Chair takes over until a time when a new Chair can be appointed.

Committee Member 

The first and foremost responsibility of all committee members is to attend all meetings. After appointment to a committee, it is important for each new member to become familiar with the work of the committee, committee goals, the history, current agenda, and other members of the committee. The importance of committee work cannot be overstated: It allows our members to focus on a single area, discuss issues of importance and, when necessary, present action items to the Board of Directors. In short, being a productive member of the committee means the highest level of participation: through attendance, open discussion and a dedication to follow through on the work that will advance the goals of the committee and in turn NAA.

Interested in volunteering? 

Here is what you need to know…

Committee Volunteer interests’ forms are available starting in June and are due by September 1st.

Regional Vice Presidents review applications and make appointments to standing committees. Recommendation for regular committees are made by the committee chairs and presented to the NAA Chair for final approval. 

Notifications for committee appointments are sent in early December.

Committee Volunteer applications for service in 2025 are now closed.