Ethics and Governance
Committee
(Formerly named the Bylaws & Policies Committee)
Ethics and Governance
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What is the Role of the Ethics and Governance Committee?The committee is responsible for implementing resolutions passed by the HOD related to ethics and governance; engaging members in the Code of Ethics; assisting chapters to submit amendments to the Code of Ethics; guiding chapters with bylaws, policies and procedures; reviewing NSNA’s policies bylaws and procedures when related issues arise.
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Attention NSNA State Association Leaders
During the past few years have you been struggling to fill your board positions?
You are encouraged to keep a minimum of an executive committee: president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Check your bylaws to determine if there is a bylaw that permits the executive committee to make decisions when a full board is unable to meet or if the decisions cannot wait until a full board meeting. If there is nothing specific, and your bylaws direct you to refer to Robert’s Rules of Order for guidance, then you can use the guidance of Robert’s. This gives you the ability to keep your bank account in place, file tax forms (i.e., 990), and remain a constituent of NSNA (and thus collect dues). This is a temporary method of maintaining the association during this time of crisis. NSNA staff will assist you in communicating with your members and guidance in holding elections. Contact Kenya@nsna.org
During the past few years have you been struggling to fill your board positions?
You are encouraged to keep a minimum of an executive committee: president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Check your bylaws to determine if there is a bylaw that permits the executive committee to make decisions when a full board is unable to meet or if the decisions cannot wait until a full board meeting. If there is nothing specific, and your bylaws direct you to refer to Robert’s Rules of Order for guidance, then you can use the guidance of Robert’s. This gives you the ability to keep your bank account in place, file tax forms (i.e., 990), and remain a constituent of NSNA (and thus collect dues). This is a temporary method of maintaining the association during this time of crisis. NSNA staff will assist you in communicating with your members and guidance in holding elections. Contact Kenya@nsna.org
NSNA Ethics and Governance
References & Resources
- NSNA Bylaws
- Sample Bylaws for NSNA School Chapters
- Model Bylaws for State Associations
- Board Fiduciary Responsibilities
- Sample House of Delegates Script
- Shared Governance FAQ's
- Governance 101 Presentation
- Code of Conduct for NSNA Meetings
- Code of Professional Conduct for NSNA Board Members
- Code of Ethics
- Code of Professional Conduct
- Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct (with interpretive statements)
- Nursing Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
- Guide to Grievance Process
References
- Carver, J. (2006). Boards that Make a Difference. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
- Jacobs, J. (2018). Association law handbook : a practical guide for associations, societies, and charities. Washington, D.C: Association Management Press
- Policies and Procedures in Association Management. (2001). Washington, DC: American Society of Association Executives.
- Principles of Association Management. (2001). Washington, DC: American Society of Association Executives and the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, p.47.
- Robert, H., Robert, S., Robert, H., Evans, W., Honemann, D., Balch, T., Seabold, D. & Gerber, S. (2020). Robert's rules of order : newly revised.
New York: Public Affairs
Resources
American Society of Association Executives and the Center for Association Leadership
http://www.asaecenter.org/
Publishes Association Leadership, an annual periodical is a practical management tool for volunteer leaders. Articles focus on the roles of association executives, board, and committee members, and can be used as a training tool for board members. Designed to help all work more productively as a team, the magazine presents important topics to the volunteer.
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