PPA is truly a member-owned and member-run organization. PPA members govern the organization through representatives in the PPA Council. Council members are:

• Nominated and elected every 3 years by members in their state
• Active members in PPA (Full, Additional Full, Life, or Retired)
• Charged with representing PPA by attending state and local association meeting
• Required to attend one annual meeting held at Imaging USA
• Prepared to handle Association business, which may include Bylaws and Adopted Procedure changes and the election of the PPA Board of Directors and/or its nominating Committee