APEKSI

APEKSI, the Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonesia or Association of the Indonesia Municipalities (AIM). Established on 25 May 2000. In accordance with Act No. 22 Year 1999 on Local Government and Presidential Decree No. 49 Year 2000 on the Establishment of Dewan Pertimbangan Otonomi Daerah (DPOD) or Regional Autonomy Advisory Council, Ministry of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy issued Decree No. 16 Year 2000 on the Establishment of Local Government Association and Elections of Deputy Local Government Association as Members DPOD. The decision of Ministry of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy No. 16 Year 2000 is structured to develop the City Government Association, Regency Government Association and Provincial Government Association is truly independent and will be represented in DPOD.

History
In line with the new policy on regional autonomy, members of Badan Kerja Sama Antar Kota Seluruh Indonesia (BKS-AKSI) or Indonesia Inter City Cooperation Agency, at that time under the Jakarta provincial government held a National Meeting/Summit of Mayors all over Indonesia in Jakarta, on May 24, 2000 and agreed to dissolve the BKS-AKSI.

On May 25, 2000, the National Meeting of Mayors all over Indonesia in Jakarta formed a "Working Committee of the Mayor" to consider and make recommendations on the establishment of the "Association of the Cities" which eventually was named the Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indoensia (Apeksi) or Association of Indonesia Municipalities (AIM). Apeksi is a container that is formed by the City Government which aims to help its members to expedite the implementation of regional autonomy and create a climate that is conducive to cooperation among the regional governments. In addition to the above objectives, Apeksi also aims to promote the interests of members of the Dewan Pertimbangan Otonomi Daerah (DOPD) or Regional Autonomy Advisory Council immortalized in order to accelerate the increase in the welfare of society through democracy, participation, justice, and equality that takes into account the potential and diversity of the regions. This committee held a formal meeting on 13–14 June 2000 and the proposal was submitted at a meeting of the mayors held in late June 2000.

Musyawarah Nasional (Munas) or National Assembly I Apeksi, on 22–23 June 2000 in Surabaya City, finalize and approve the Statutes and Bylaws Apeksi. The board and Executive Director was selected. Mayor of Surabaya H. Sunarto Sumoprawiro elected as Chairman of the Board and a representative of the Local Government Association who sits on DPOD. The National Assembly also agreed on several things, including the amounts of fees and Apeksi Work Program 2000-2004.

Along with time, Apeksi has undergone several changes, among them the number of member cities and stewardship. Currently, Apeksi consists of 98 municipalities. In addition, through the Munas II in Surabaya City set Mayor of Tarakan, dr. H. Jusuf Serang Kasim as Chairperson of the Board of Apeksi 2004-2008. Then Apeksi Munas III on 22–24 July 2008 in Surakarta City decided the formation of Composition of Board of Apeksi period 2008-2012. Chairperson of the Board of Apeksi the 2008-2012 period held by the Mayor of Palembang, Ir. H. Eddy Santana Putra, MT. Furthermore, Munas IV on May 30 - June 2, 2012 in Manado City confirmed Mayor of Manado, Dr. Ir. G.S. Vicky Lumentut, SH., MSi., DEA as Chairperson of the Board of APEKSI the period 2012-2016. Apeksi Munas V 26–28 July 2016 in the Jambi City solidified Mayor of South Tangerang Hj. Airin Rachmi Diany, SH., MH. as Chairperson of the Board APEKSI period 2016-2020. In Apeksi Munas VI 11 February 2021 in Jakarta solidified Mayor of Bogor Dr. H. Bima Arya Sugiarto as Chairperson of the Board APEKSI period 2021-2024, inaugurated by the Minister of Home Affairs, Police General (Ret.) Prof. Drs. H. Muhammad Tito Karnavian, M.A., Ph.D. The Extraordinary National Meeting with the theme, Consistency in the Transition Period, was implemented for the continuity of the Board by the Law relating to Regional Elections, held on 14-15 December 2023. The Mayor of Surabaya, Eri Cahyadi, S.T., M.T. was elected as Chairperson of Board for the 2023-2025 Period which was inaugurated by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Dr. H. Suhajar Diantoro, M.Sc.

Since its inception in 2000, Apeksi has taken a major role in helping the city members. Cities now have the opportunity to initiate the formation of the Association at the national level which is truly democratic autonomy. Apeksi organization was designed to meet the needs of that required the cities (members). To assist this purpose, organizational forms and ideas about the role and scope of activities that may be carried Apeksi can also be arranged by the Local Government Association experience already established and proven success at the international level.

Supervisory and Board Period of 2023-2025
Board:

Supervisory:
 * 1) Chariperson: Eri Cahyadi, S.T., M.T./Mayor of Surabaya
 * 2) Deputy of Government and Autonomy: Basri Rase, S.Ip., M.Si./Mayor of Bontang
 * 3) Deputy of Development: Dr. M. Tauhid Soleman, M.Si./Mayor of Ternate
 * 4) Deputy of Cooperation: Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution, S.E., M.M./Mayor of Medan
 * 5) Deputy of Social Welfare and Urban: Helldy Agustian, S.E., S.H., M.H./Mayor of Cilegon
 * 6) Deputy of Economy and Finance: dr. H. Wahdi Siradjuddin, Sp.OG.(K), M.H./Mayor of Metro
 * 7) Deputy of information, Advocacy and Law: I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, S.E./Mayor of Denpasar
 * 8) Secretary of Board: Alwis Rustam, M.A. (International Development)/Executive Director
 * 9) Treasurer of Board: Hj. Eva Dwiana, S.E./Mayor of Bandar Lampung
 * 1) Chairperson: H. Ibnu Sina, S.Pi., M.Si./Mayor of Banjarmasin
 * 2) Member: Ir. H. Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto/Mayor of Makassar
 * 3) Member: Achmad Afzan Arslan Djunaid, S.E./Mayor of Pekalongan

Chairperson of Regional Commissariat I-VI
APEKSI Membership is divided into 6 regional commissariats based on geographical location in Indonesia and each has a board led by the chairperson.
 * 1) Regional Commissariat I: M. Bobby Afif Nasution, S.E., M.M./Mayor of Medan
 * 2) Regional Commissariat II: Hj. Eva Dwiana, S.E./Mayor of Bandar Lampung
 * 3) Regional Commissariat III:  Helldy Agustian, S.E., S.H., M.H./Mayor of Cilegon
 * 4) Regional Commissariat IV: I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, S.E./Mayor of Denpasar
 * 5) Regional Commissariat V: Basri Rase, S.Ip., M.Si./Mayor of Bontang
 * 6) Regional Commissariat VI: Capt. H. Ali Ibrahim, M.H./Mayor of Tidore Kepulauan

Program

 * 1) Policy Advocacy
 * 2) Sustainable Development
 * 3) Capacity Building & Innovation
 * 4) Institutional and Partnership
 * 5) Community & Stakeholder
 * 6) Strategic Communication
 * 7) Administration and Finance
 * 8) Cross Component: National Character, Komunitas & Stakeholder and Investment & Private Partnership

Members
98 Cities in Indonesia with 93 autonomy cities and 5 administrative cities in Province of Jakarta, members of Apeksi:
 * 1) Ambon
 * 2) Balikpapan
 * 3) Banda Aceh
 * 4) Bandar Lampung
 * 5) Bandung
 * 6) Banjar
 * 7) Banjarbaru
 * 8) Banjarmasin
 * 9) Batam
 * 10) Batu
 * 11) Baubau
 * 12) Bekasi
 * 13) Bengkulu
 * 14) Bima
 * 15) Binjai
 * 16) Bitung
 * 17) Blitar
 * 18) Bogor
 * 19) Bontang
 * 20) Bukittinggi
 * 21) Cilegon
 * 22) Cimahi
 * 23) Cirebon
 * 24) Denpasar
 * 25) Depok
 * 26) Dumai
 * 27) Gorontalo
 * 28) Gunungsitoli
 * 29) North Jakarta
 * 30) West Jakarta
 * 31) Central Jakarta
 * 32) East Jakarta
 * 33) South Jakarta
 * 34) Jambi
 * 35) Jayapura
 * 36) Kediri
 * 37) Kendari
 * 38) Kotamobagu
 * 39) Kupang
 * 40) Langsa
 * 41) Lhokseumawe
 * 42) Lubuklinggau
 * 43) Madiun
 * 44) Magelang
 * 45) Makassar
 * 46) Malang
 * 47) Manado
 * 48) Mataram
 * 49) Medan
 * 50) Metro
 * 51) Mojokerto
 * 52) Padang
 * 53) Padang Panjang
 * 54) Padangsidimpuan
 * 55) Pagar Alam
 * 56) Palangka Raya
 * 57) Palembang
 * 58) Palopo
 * 59) Palu
 * 60) Pangkal Pinang
 * 61) Parepare
 * 62) Pariaman
 * 63) Pasuruan
 * 64) Payakumbuh
 * 65) Pekalongan
 * 66) Pekanbaru
 * 67) Pematang Siantar
 * 68) Pontianak
 * 69) Prabumulih
 * 70) Probolinggo
 * 71) Sabang
 * 72) Salatiga
 * 73) Samarinda
 * 74) Sawahlunto
 * 75) Semarang
 * 76) Serang
 * 77) Sibolga
 * 78) Singkawang
 * 79) Solok
 * 80) Sorong
 * 81) South Tangerang
 * 82) Subulussalam
 * 83) Sukabumi
 * 84) Sungai Penuh
 * 85) Surabaya
 * 86) Surakarta
 * 87) Tangerang
 * 88) Tanjungbalai
 * 89) Tanjung Pinang
 * 90) Tarakan
 * 91) Tasikmalaya
 * 92) Tebing Tinggi
 * 93) Tegal
 * 94) Ternate
 * 95) Tidore
 * 96) Tomohon
 * 97) Tual
 * 98) Yogyakarta