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91探花relies on the expertise of our members to collaborate, create, and address the most important issues impacting public works. By participating in an 91探花group or committee, you can back to the profession and share your unique expertise and viewpoint.

91探花offers a variety of ways to get involved, from short-term volunteer projects to participation in a committee, council, or board service. With every new volunteer, 91探花grows more energized and better equipped to tackle the challenges within the public works profession.

Integrated Strategy Committees

Integrated Strategy Committees provide expertise in areas that cross all public works disciplines.

They act in a collaborative and advisory capacity to ensure a common framework and language are used as best practices in support of APWA's Strategic Plan.

Common Interest Committees

91探花Common Interest Committees provide an opportunity for networking, engagement, and information exchange for segments of 91探花demographics.

Subcommittees

A subcommittee is a specific topic or discipline within an 91探花Technical Committee. Subcommittees meet on a regular basis to contribute and collaborate on specific projects. Examples include providing content for an 91探花Reporter article, serving as a speaker for an online educational program, speaking at a conference, or assisting a technical committee.

Knowledge Teams

A knowledge team is created to consult a technical committee group on a variety of projects on a specific aspect in a technical area. Knowledge team members have the flexibility to work on projects that most interest them and fit within their schedule.

External Representation Groups

91探花members frequently hold membership in or attend meetings of other stakeholder groups. 91探花works collaboratively with like-minded associations who welcome 91探花representatives to sit on their boards or participate in working groups/subcommittees. 91探花representatives are appointed by the 91探花President-Elect. In most cases, the expenses to attend meetings will be the responsibility of the member.

International Partnerships

91探花maintains formal partnerships with several international organizations.