APEGA receives its mandate from the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act (EGP Act), which includes registering, setting practice standards, and determining disciplinary actions, when necessary, for its members.

APEGA's mission, vision, and guiding principles are set by an elected Council and Executive Committee and are carried out by staff members, all of whom abide by the EGP Act.

APEGA conducts an annual election for its council, which consists of the Executive Committee and Councillors.

In Alberta, only individuals and corporations licensed by APEGA can practice or use titles relating to those professions.

On behalf of the Government of Alberta, APEGA provides member oversight with investigation and discipline for unskilled or unethical practice of the professions.