To be eligible for membership an individual must complete the first of three training series of the CPM program. To be a Certified Public Manager, all three series, a total of 300 hours, must be satisfactorily completed. The Society co-sponsors the Annual Governor's Conference on Excellence. Recognized professionals participate as keynote speakers and presenters. Members participate in a multitude of projects by heading or serving on working committees.
Members serve as mentors for CPM training classes.
Members are encouraged to attend the American Academy Conference hosted each year by one of the member states. Members also receive publications from the American Academy and Utah Society. The awards are presented at the Annual Governor's Conference. The outstanding Academy member each year is recognized with the Henning Trophy, named for the founder of the CPM program, Dr. Kenneth K. Henning. This standard for conduct provides basic principles for the exercise of public managerial responsibilities.