APSA’s Core Documents

All committee members and leaders are volunteers who stepped forward from within the APSA membership to make your work environment better. APSA’s four full-time staff supports them in their work.

The Basic Agreement

The purpose of the Basic Agreement is to establish, for the administrative and professional staff employed by Simon Fraser University, formal procedures for the determination of compensation matters and administrative/professional personnel policies.

APSA's Constitution

APSA’s Constitution states the purpose of the Association and how it will achieve its purpose of promoting and advancing the interest of the administrative and professional employees of Simon Fraser University.

APSA's Bylaws

Bylaws are APSA’s internal operating rules. They establish procedures for holding member meetings, procedures at the general meeting, duties of the Board of Directors, elections, quorum requirements, and financial requirements. 

APSA's Board Policies

Policies are documents which define the operations of APSA and can be changed by the Board of Directors. This gives the board the flexibility and opportunity to have organizational practices that are important to APSA members that can be modified when the need arises. This is often referred to as “governing by policy” and includes:

1. Investment Policy

2. Grievances and Disputes Policy

3. Operating Reserves Policy

4. Privacy Policy

5. Visa Debit Policy

6. Election and Qualifications of Directors

7. Travel and Related Expenses

8. Gift and Hospitality