APSA depends on the work of several constitutional, Council-authorized, and special purpose committees for effective leadership and guidance.

The following committees are currently active:

COUNCIL COMMITTEES

• Administrative Committee
• Council Subcommittees
• Nominating Committee
• Rules Committee
• Elections Committee
• Trust and Development Board of Trustees
• Audit Committee

STANDING COMMITTEES

• Committee on the Annual Meeting    
• Annual Meeting Program Committee         
• Committee on Asian Pacific Americans in Political Science
• Centennial Center Advisory Board
• Civic Education and Engagement Committee
• Congressional Fellowship Program Advisory Committee
• Committee on Departmental Services
• Development Committee (formerly Endowed Programs Committee)
• Committee on International Political Science
• Minority Programs Program Review Committee
• Committee on Organized Sections
• Committee on Professional Ethics, Rights and Freedoms
• Committee on Publications
• Research Support Advisory Board  
• Committee on the Status of Blacks in the Profession
• Committee on the Status of Latinos y Latinas in the Profession
• Committee on the Status of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and the Transgendered (LGBT) in the Profession  
• Committee on the Status of Women in the Profession
• Committee on Teaching and Learning
• Teaching Conference Program Committee

ADDITIONAL COMMITTEES

• APSA Award Committees  
• Annual Meeting Review Committee 
• APSA Working Group on Collaboration