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MISSION​

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The Southeast Conference on public Administration (SECoPA) enhances the public service field in the Southeast region of the United States (US) by providing opportunities for scholarly and practice-based exchanges, professional development and networking, nurturing students, new practitioners and academics and developing leaders in the profession.​

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INCORPORATION​

 

The purpose of the corporation is to provide public education as follows:

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• The sponsorship of an annual meeting of interested public administration groups and individuals concerned with the advancement of the art and science of public administration. The annual meeting is scheduled at various sites throughout the southeastern region of the US.
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• The sponsorship and support of various public service information activities including journals, bulletins, and newsletters which are germane to public administration activity in the southeastern US.
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• The corporation may undertake various projects which are useful to the public administration community in the southeastern US.
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Membership in SECoPA is open to all active members of the American Society fo Public Administration (ASPA) who belong to chapters located in the southeastern United States, that is Region III.​​​

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Click here to download SECoPA's Bylaws and Policy and Guidelines.

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​​ABOUT ASPA​

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Founded in 1939, ASPA is one of the nation’s leading professional associations dedicated to advancing excellence in public service. ASPA represents a broad and diverse community of practitioners, scholars, students, and leaders working across all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, academia, and the private sector.

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ASPA’s mission is to promote effective, accountable, and ethical governance by strengthening the practice and study of public administration. The organization achieves this through professional development, thought leadership, and the dissemination of knowledge, including conferences, training programs, and its flagship scholarly publications.

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As a convener of ideas and innovation, ASPA fosters collaboration across disciplines and sectors to address complex public challenges such as governance reform, economic development, resilience, equity, and public trust. By bridging research and practice, ASPA helps equip current and future leaders with the tools and insights needed to navigate an evolving policy landscape.

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With a strong commitment to integrity, inclusion, and public service values, ASPA continues to shape the future of governance—supporting solutions that enhance institutional effectiveness and improve quality of life at the local, national, and global levels.