Constitution & Bylaws

Constitution

The Constitution of the APB identifies the Association and declares the principles under which it operates. Specifically, it states:

1. The name of the Society is APB – Association of Professional Biology.

2. The purposes of the Association are to:

• Encourage the development and application of sound biological principles in the management and conservation of resources;
• Assist Biology Professionals in the development and maintenance of high professional standards in management, research and education related to biological resources;
• Inform and advise industry, governments and the public of the potential impacts on biological resources of land use and resource development proposals;
• Promote liaison with other professional associations for mutual professional development; and
• Engage in such other activities as are complementary to the purposes of the Association.