WHAT IS FPPA?
FPPA is a professional organization with the objective of forming closer relationships among the various public personnel agencies within the State of Florida.

HOW IS FPPA ORGANIZED?
The Executive Board consists of a President, President Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Academy Director, and Immediate Past President.  Individual and Agency members are able to vote for the members of the board.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP?
Membership is open to individuals who are actively engaged in some phase of governmental personnel management and representing management in the State of Florida.  There are categories for agency, individual, associate, student, and retiree members.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO FPPA?
Members have the opportunity to interact with others in the profession for the purpose of sharing information. They receive a newsletter with up-to-date information on what is happening in the field, notices of regional training seminars, and are provided an opportunity to attend a yearly training conference. The FPPA website is provided at no charge to members as a valuable information resource. FPPA also provides access to Florida's largest public-sector salary and benefits surveys for its members.

WHEN ARE MEETINGS HELD?
The state is divided into 9 regions. Regional Coordinators are assigned to each region and are responsible for planning and coordinating seminars throughout the year. The annual conference is held toward the end of July.

HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE CURRENTLY IN THE ORGANIZATION?
As of July 2002, there were 661 members. The board has made increasing membership by 10% per year one of its goals.

WHAT IS THE BREAK DOWN BY TYPE OF AGENCY OF THE MEMBERSHIP?
41% of members are from city governments and 41% are from county governments. The county agencies include sheriffs' departments, airport authorities, etc. 11% are from authorities such as water/fire management districts and 4% fall into other categories.

WHAT IMPACT DOES THIS ORGANIZATION HAVE ON PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCES ISSUES IN THE STATE?
Because of the network developed among members, we are able to share information in a timely manner so that appropriate legislators can be contacted. This provides the organization the ability to influence legislation which affects our operations. FPPA has a legislative liaison in Tallahassee to inform members of late breaking activities of concern to our membership.

HOW DO YOU JOIN?
Complete the application or contact any member of the Board - names and phone numbers are available - and they will send you an application. Click Here for information about joining FPPA.