The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has created advisory councils made up of member volunteers to help guide the association’s direction and programs. The new advisory councils join the Supplier Advisory Council that was launched last year.
The new advisory councils include the:
- Education Advisory Council;
- Membership Advisory Council;
- Public Affairs Advisory Council; and
- International Certification Advisory Council.
“Many associations are finding it beneficial to move to a more nimble and strategic leadership model of having volunteer task forces and advisory councils,” said NALP CEO Sabeena Hickman. “We still have a number of committees that plan events and programs, but now we also have advisory councils that will look at the big picture and provide advice and guidance on specific focus areas.”
The advisory councils are comprised of members representing the various specialties—including design/build/installation, landscape management, lawn care, irrigation and water management and interior plantscaping—and various sizes of companies to ensure broad representation.
