APFA Base Representation Roles

Base President

Represents the base membership at APFA Conventions and Board of Directors meetings
Acts as the base representative for investigations, grievances, and general APFA operations
Maintains communication between base members and the APFA
File individual, group, and base Notice of Disputes (NODs / grievances)
Represents members at meetings with management regarding:
- Attendance
- Performance
- Investigations: Human Resources, Ethics Point, Drug/Alcohol, Reasonable Suspicion, Social Media, Corporate Security, Travel Allegations
Conducts new member base orientation and attends off-probation meeting

Maintains the base office (if applicable)
Supervises all APFA activities at the base
Conducts base meetings / base town halls
Disseminates information to the base via APFA Base Brief Hotlines
Analyzes staffing/bid sheets and participates in allocation calls
Updates and maintains APFA bulletin boards monthly (if applicable)
Ensures that base council rosters are current
Provides quarterly reports to the Executive Committee
Participate in weekly Board calls with APFA National Officers
Conducts base trainings for members and representatives as needed
Coordinates with APFA Government Affairs to advocate for local legislation changes that affect members

Organizes and establishes local base committees, as needed, unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors
Calls and conducts Base Council meetings to inform members of APFA actions
Appoints additional individuals to assist the Base Council

Organizes and assists with the transition of responsibilities to the incoming Base President
Provides all necessary documentation and assists the new Base President during their onboarding period

Assists the Base President in performing all duties and discharging responsibilities
Acts in the full capacity of the Base President in their absence or vacancy
Ensures regular communication with Base Presidents, Executive Committees, and National Officers
Represents members at meetings with management regarding:
- Attendance
- Performance
- Investigations: Human Resources, Ethics Point, Drug/Alcohol, Reasonable Suspicion, Social Media, Corporate Security, Travel Allegations

Actively participates in Base Council meetings, helping to resolve issues, report on inquiries, and support the council’s actions

Coordinates with the incoming Base Vice President during a three-day transition period before taking office

Assists the Base President and Vice President in carrying out their duties
Coordinates with the Base President to investigate and file grievances
May provide specialized expertise in various areas such as safety, health, scheduling, grievance handling, contract interpretation, professional standards, uniforms, and hotels

Actively participates in Base Council meetings, offering expertise on grievances and operational issues

Completes an orientation program required for serving as a BCR in any national department