Managers in the public sector have a responsibility to uphold the public trust; to provide service consistent with efficient management practices, to pursue  continuing educational opportunities; and to exercise leadership demonstrating vision and competence in professional public management.

A professional organization of Certified Public Managers^® that work primarily for Federal, State, and Municipal Governments and other public jurisdictions.

To provide opportunities to enhance leadership skills through education, networking, mentoring, career development, personal growth and recognition.

To prepare public managers for the challenges of today's workplace as well as the workplace of tomorrow.  For new responsibilities, challenges, and ideas in public service.

The Arizona Society of Certified Public Managers (ASCPM) was formed in 1987 by graduates of the first Certified Public Managers (CPM) class in Arizona to provide public sector managers with opportunities for advanced educational opportunities, communication, and problem solving skills through networking with peers in government service.  The ASCPM is one of the original members of the American Academy of Certified Public Managers (AACPM)

Society membership is comprised of Associates and Full Members.  Associate Membership is extended to persons who are enrolled in the Certified Public Manager program or have completed an approved supervisory program leading toward the CPM designation.  Associate Members cannot vote or hold State or National Office.  Full Society Membership is extended to those persons that have completed the entire CPM training program and have earned the designation "Certified Public Manager" (CPM).

Certification, in Arizona, is obtained through Arizona State University. There are currently over 1,900 Certified Public Managers in Arizona

Membership in the Arizona Society of Certified Public Managers automatically includes the equivalent level of membership in the American Academy of Certified Public Managers.

The Society's "Membership Year" runs from
January 1^st to December 31^st