The Board of Governors - The purpose of the Board of Governors (BOG) and its members is to assist the League Operator. A BOG generally consists of a number of Division Representatives, although not all BOG members are required to be DRs. Your Local League's BOG may:
• Provide feedback to the League Operator on Local Bylaws and procedures.
• Provide input on how protests and disputes between members should be resolved.
• Assist the League Operator to resolve sportsmanship violations. If deemed necessary, the BOG may recommend sanctions including but not limited to:
• Loss of one or more points.
• Loss of player or team eligibility and/or qualification.
• Repayments.
• Suspension or probation, and the appropriate time frame for each.
 
The League Operator represents a higher authority than the BOG, but APA asks League Operators to uphold the findings of the BOG unless they are in violation of League rules or policies, or blatantly inconsistent with the facts presented to the BOG. The BOG may not conduct meetings without being asked to do so by the League Operator. It is essential to understand that they are not intended or authorized to monitor, criticize or supervise the League Operator. BOG Members who cannot accept their role as described may be removed from the Board. BOGs are important tools to ensure that disputes get resolved fairly. Please respect your BOG's rulings at all times.

The Handicap Advisory Committee - The League Operator may find it useful to establish a Handicap Advisory Committee (HAC) to assist with handicap observations and rulings concerning sandbagging violations. The HAC, if one exists, will normally consist of a number of highly skilled members who are familiar with APA League play. HAC members may be known to the membership or their identities may be kept confidential. The League Operator represents a higher authority than the HAC.