This is a sample constitution which may be used as a guide in preparing local chapter constitutions. Please note that local chapter constitutions must conform to provisions set forth in the National Constitution. Therefore, read the National Constitution carefully before beginning to draft chapter constitution. Chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society of Public Affairs and Administration. The purposes of this society shall be to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration, to promote the advancement of education and practice in the art and science of public affairs and administration, and to foster integrity, professionalism and creative performance in the conduct of governmental and related public service activities.
All membership is national membership with local chapter affiliation where appropriate.
Student members shall become alumni members upon graduation. Any person who has achieved distinction in public administration and who possess the distinguished qualities that Pi Alpha Alpha foster may be inducted to honorary membership in a local chapter- Local chapters may induct as many as two individuals per year without express approval of the national council. Prior to induction of more than two honorary members, the local chapter must request and receive approval by the national council. National Honorary A person who has made a particularly distinguished contribution to public administration through practice or education may be inducted to national honorary membership. Chapter shall have a nominating committee which shall consist of three members, two of whom shall be members of the full-time faculty teaching in the public affairs and public administration program of this university or college.