Regular Chapter Members

This category includes all Federal supervisory or managerial personnel. Regular members may hold any elected or appointed office in the association.

Members-At-Large

This category includes any individual qualified to be a regular member who lives in an area or works in an agency without a local chapter. Members-at-large apply for membership directly to the National Office by filling out a membership application. After confirming receipt of your application, you will receive an invoice for annual dues in the mail. Members-at-large may hold elected office as National President, National Vice-President, National Secretary, and National Treasurer in this association. Members-at-large may become a regular member in a chapter within the area of the applicant's permanent residence, if accepted by that chapter.

Associate Members

Associate membership includes all individuals not otherwise recognized who profess an interest in the purpose and goals of the association. Associate members shall be entitled to all benefits and services offered by the association, except they may not hold any elected office above the chapter level in this association. Associate members may hold elected or appointed office in their local chapter if so authorized by the local chapter by-laws.

Retired Members

Any retired or retiring member may retain their membership and will be entitled to all rights, benefits and privileges of the members of the association. Retirees now have the option to become a lifetime member of FMA by paying a one-time fee. Retired chapter members may hold elected or appointed office in their local chapters if so authorized by their local chapter by-laws.

Lifetime Retired Members

This category gives any eligible retired Federal manager an opportunity to become a lifetime member of FMA by paying a one-time fee. Retired Lifetime Members may be assessed additional fees if they wish to be affiliated with a local FMA chapter, and therefore must abide by the by-laws of the local chapter regarding lifetime membership.

Corporate Partners

This category includes firms or corporations engaged in selling products or services to the Federal Managers Association and members of the FMA. Corporate Partners may not hold any elected or appointed office in the association.