Advocacy

APDU is a member of the Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics (COPAFS). The current APDU representatives to COPAFS are Patricia Becker and Joan Turek.

As described on the Council's Web site, COPAFS' objectives are to

  • increase the level and scope of knowledge about developments affecting Federal statistics
  • encourage discussion within member organizations to respond to important issues in Federal statistics
  • bring the views of professional associations to bear on decisions affecting Federal statistical programs

APDU's participation in COPAFS assures that the Association stays aware of current events in the Federal statistical world and has the opportunity to communicate the concerns of APDU members to Federal agencies and other professional associations.