The APGA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors made up of five (5) officers, President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past-President, all of whom serve 2 year terms. There are six (6) Directors-at-Large who serve 3 year terms. The Executive Director is an ex-officio member of the Board.

The APGA Board meets 4 times during the year; Fall, Winter, Spring, and in conjunction with the Annual Conference. Board meetings range in length from 2-3 days. The Board elections take place during the spring and new Board members are inducted at the Annual Business Meeting during the Annual Conference.