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About

The National Association of Parliamentarians® (NAP) serves the needs of today’s parliamentarians and those interested in learning about parliamentary procedure.

NAP’s goals are to:

  • encourage its members and the general public to learn the principles and practice of democratic decision-making;
  • help teachers instruct people of all ages—from public and private school students to active professionals to retirees involved in their communities—in parliamentary procedure;
  • promote collaboration and professional development among parliamentarians; and
  • provide widely recognized, authoritative accreditation of parliamentarians.

NAP’s member-parliamentarians are located throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. Among NAP’s members are Professional Registered Parliamentarians. These individuals have reached the highest level of proficiency in the practice of parliamentary procedure and provide consulting services to a wide variety of organizations.

NAP also works in a partnership with several youth organizations to prepare future leaders.

See the menu to the right to learn more about the products and services NAP provides, then go to How to Apply and find out how you can build your parliamentary knowledge and skills.

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