Official Documents of the NAPPQM
Mission
The National Association of Plant Protection and Quarantine Managers (NAPPQM) is a professional organization that creates and maintains professional standards through effective management strategies, advocates excellence in public service, and provides active representation of its member's interests and concerns. NAPPQM advances its mission through communication/interaction with the Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Leadership Team to fulfill organizational objectives.
Vision
The National Association of Plant Protection and Quarantine Managers (NAPPQM) strives to enhance the Agency’s mission through effective resource and program management by providing members with a unique and proactive avenue to demonstrate their professional excellence in public service.
Constitution and ByLaws
This Association was organized December, 1974, by employees of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine (USDA, APHIS, PPQ). The Association was granted consultative status with the Deputy Administrator of PPQ on January 7, 1975, by Dr. Frank J. Mulhern, Administrator, APHIS. The founding regional representatives served as interim officers until elected officers were installed at the first annual convention on October 23, 1975...