The purposes of this Association shall be as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation; and
To bring into one regional organization local and independent free community papers and shopping guides for their mutual encouragement, for the exchange of ideas toward the betterment of the industry and such other purposes as may from time to time be determined by the membership, officers and directors.
To publish information pertinent to the membership and prospective members.
To maintain and advance the standards of practice in the industry with respect to the highest concepts of business practices and ethics.
To acquire and hold such real and personal property as may be necessary for the full and proper execution of these purposes.
To promote the distribution and publication of publications containing advertising and public information which are distributed to a community on a community-wide basis, with such publications being published at stated intervals and having continuity as to title and general content from issue to issue, and each issue of which contains community notices or editorial content or articles by different authors or advertising from numerous unrelated advertisers.
To carry out such organization functions and activities as are deemed necessary to accomplish these purposes.
