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

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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.

Chairpersons of Apeksi

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No. Picture Name Start End Information
1 Soenarto Soemoprawiro 2000 2002
2   Jusuf Serang Kasim 2002 2008 Replace Soenarto Soemoprawiro in 2002 and elected as Chairperson of APEKSI ini 2004
3   Eddy Santana Putra 2008 2012
4   Vicky Lumentut 2012 2016
5   Airin Rachmi Diany 2016 2021
6   Bima Arya Sugiarto 2021 2024 The 2023 Extraordinary National Meeting is being held for the continuity of board with the end of the term of period in accordance with the Law relating to Regional Elections
7   Eri Cahyadi 2023 2025

Supervisory and Board Period of 2023-2025

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Board:

  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

Supervisory:

  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

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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

Komponen

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Program

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  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

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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
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Official website

References

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  1. APEKSI Vision and Mission
  2. APEKSI Structure of Organisation