Specialty Practice Section Committee**

Charge

Authorization and Accountability

The Specialty Practice Section Committee is authorized and accountable to the NASW Board of Directors. The Committee is to present an annual report of their programs and services to the Program Coordinating Committee.

Purpose

The Specialty Practice Section Committee is charged with providing content expertise for a national program to inform members about current trends in social work practice and linkages to policy issues impacting service delivery.

Time Frame

The Specialty Practice Section Committee operates under rules established by the Board of Directors for the NASW Specialty Practice Section Program.

Members, Term, and Criteria

The Specialty Practice Section Committee is comprised of five members appointed by the President for staggered terms of two years.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Generate timely and pertinent information for Section products and programs
2. Serve as content experts for practice standards, project development, continuing education and media commentaries
3. Serve as a resource for policy issues such as legislative testimony and regulatory comments
4. Identify and link member practice experts to association as potential leaders
5. Foster networking among members and with allied groups

Approved by NASW Board of Directors 4/02