APPA Bylaws & Governing Policies

APPA's bylaws, policies, and associated governing documents are approved by the APPA Board of Directors.

APPA's Bylaws

• APPA's Bylaws (approved February 2, 2026)

APPA's Policies/Agreements

• APPA Regions and Chapters Affiliation Agreement (approved February 2, 2026)
• Conflict of Interest Policy (approved February 2, 2026)
• Investment Policy (approved January 12, 2026)
• Membership Policy (approved February 2, 2026)
• Financial Policies (approved March, 2026)
• Gift Acceptance Policy (approved March, 2026)
• Association Award Policy (approved March, 2026)
• Brand & Logo Usage Policy (approved May 29, 2026)
• Policies expected to be adopted by October 2026:
  
  • Code of Professional Conduct
  • Chapter Recognition Policy
  • Student Chapter Policy
  • Board Development Policy
  • CEO Evaluation Policy
• Policies expected to be adopted by December 2026:
  • Document Retention Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Whistleblower Policy
  • Records Access and Inspection Policy 

APPA's Committee Charters

• Nominating Committee Charter (approved February 2, 2026)
  • Current Nominating Committee Members
• Finance Committee Charter (approved May 29, 2026)
• Awards & Recognition Committee Charter (approved May 29, 2026)
• Business Partner Advisory Committee Charter (approved May 29, 2026)
• • • Professional Development Advisory Committee Charter
• Committee charters expected to be adopted by October 2026:
  • Bylaws Committee Charter