Membership Classifications

AACPM has a number of membership classifications, providing membership opportunities for individuals from many different perspectives.  Membership classifications are established by the Board of Directors, with the exception of Honorary Members which requires action by the House of Delegates to change.  Membership Classifications are as follows:

Fellow – A Fellow is a member who has graduated from a CPM Program accredited by the National Certified Public Manager® Consortium.  Fellows in good standing have all rights and privileges of full membership.

Member-at-Large – A Member-at-Large is a Fellow who resides in a geographical region (state or district) NOT covered by a CPM Society currently chartered by AACPM.  Members-at-Large in good standing have all rights and privileges of full membership, but are not represented in the House of Delegates.

Associate Member – An Associate Member is a member who does not meet the criteria of a Fellow or Member-at-Large.  Examples: current CPM students; public managers that are not Certified Public Managers®; public officials; and others with whom affiliation is considered to be in the best interest of the Academy.  While Associate Members may serve on AACPM committees, they cannot be appointed as the committee Chair or hold elected office.

Consortium Member – Consortium Members are CPM program directors or instructors who are NOT a Certified Public Manager® and are therefore not eligible for membership as a Fellow or Member-at-Large.  While Consortium Members may serve on AACPM committees, they cannot be appointed as the committee Chair or hold elected office.

Honorary Member – Honorary Members are individuals who have performed notable service to or support for the American Academy of Certified Public Managers^®.  Selection shall be approved by a three-fourths majority vote of the Board of Directors and ratified by a majority vote of the current House of Delegates.  Honorary Members do not enjoy the rights and privileges of a full membership.

Membership Benefits

Membership within the Academy provides a number of benefits, including:

• Quarterly newsletter, The CPM Connection, with topics of interest to public managers

• Networking with other professional managers from across the country

• Education opportunities at the annual AACPM Conference, featuring world class keynote speakers and high quality breakout sessions

• Personal development through service opportunities on Committees and the Board of Directors

• Access to AACPM sponsored scholarships and awards recognizing outstanding accomplishments by its’ members

• Attractive certificate and pin recognizing membership in the AACPM

Rights and Responsibilities of Membership 

Membership in the AACPM carries with it a number of rights and responsibilities, including:

• May use the designation “Member of the American Academy of Certified Public Managers®”

• May attend all Academy meetings and speak to any issues before the Academy

• If a Fellow, may become a member of the House of Delegates, where they may vote on matters before the Academy

• If a  Fellow, may seek and hold elective office

• Shall follow professional and ethical principles at all times

• Shall demonstrate active support for the Academy by attending meetings, volunteering for committees, and promoting the professional nature of the Academy