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Delegate Assembly Planning Task Force

Charge

Authorization and Accountability

The Delegate Assembly Planning Committee is an ad hoc unit of the Board of Directors. The committee reports to the Board, which approves recommendations regarding the Delegate Assembly.

Purpose

The Delegate Assembly Planning Committee is responsible for facilitating the Delegate Assembly, developing guidelines for conducting business and assuring appropriate attention to issues.

Time Frame

The Planning Committee shall begin its work at least 24 months prior to Delegate Assembly. It shall function through adjournment and subsequent evaluation of Delegate Assembly, but no longer than three months beyond the Assembly adjournment.

Members, Terms, and Criteria

The Delegate Assembly Planning Committee shall be composed of 7 members, appointed by the NASW President. The chair shall be a member of the Board of Directors and membership shall include, but not be limited to, a members of the Program Coordinating Committee, a chapter president and a chapter executive.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develops a process for agenda building (including priority setting, policy statements and by-laws). This work shall be undertaken in consultation with all Association units, national staff, leadership and unit chairs, chapter leadership and staff, and regional coalitions. Coordinates with the Program Coordinating Committee for the development of program goals and priorities, including intra-organizational issues. Issues the Assembly Call and reviews recommendations for public policy statements. Oversees preparation of materials for Delegate Assembly including, but not limited to, the draft agenda, abstracts of public policy statements for review, and goals for ranking by the membership. Recommends, encourages, and monitors the education, training, and preparation of delegates. Monitors pre-Delegate Assembly meetings. Provides regular progress reports and recommendations to the Board.
• Evaluates the Delegate Assembly and submit its final report to the Board.

Board of Directors
January 1999

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