Bylaws and Policies

Unlocking Potential: Shared Governance

Bylaws and Policies Committee
Kelsey Scanlon, Chair
Kindra Scanlon
Erin Zundel

Committee Goals 2010 - 2011

1. Empower members through knowledge of NSNA Bylaws, policies and procedures.
2. Interpret Code of Professional Conduct to provide clarification of the NSNA Code of Ethics.
3. Maintain the bylaws and policies website to promote positive understanding and utilization of resources available through NSNA.
4. Promote positive and continued communication between NSNA bylaws and policies committee and state SNA chapters.
    

2010 Summer Memo

September 2010 is Bylaws Check Month.  Take time to review your state association or school chapter Bylaws and update your Policies and Procedures Manual while earning Leadership University Credit!

 Resources

NSNA Bylaws

NSNA Policies/Resolutions Membership, Board of Directors, Committees, Constituents

NSNA Health Care Reform White Paper/Policy Statement

Sample Model Bylaws for School Chapters

Sample NSNA School Chapter Policies and Procedures from the Membership – coming this fall

Sample Model Bylaws for State Associations

Sample NSNA State Policies and Procedures from the Membership

NSNA Code of Ethics and Interpretive Statements

Student Bill of Rights

State Association Resources

School Chapter Resources

Shared Governance

Board Fiduciary Responsibilities

Sample House of Delegates Script

Shared Governance FAQ

References and Resources
                    

• 2010-2011 Guidelines for Planning: Shared Governance, Bylaws, and Policies
  

• 2010-2011 Getting the Pieces to Fit- Coming in September
  

• 2011 NSNA Honors and Awards Booklet- Coming Soon

Imprint Bylaws and Policies Committee Articles

September/October 2009
Empower Your Chapter!

April/May 2008
Ways to Make Bylaws and Policies Fun!