Ethics and Governance
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Committee

(Formerly named the Bylaws & Policies Committee)

Rethink. Equate. Partner.

Kelsey Mumford
Director
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
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Seasonal Memos
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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.

Kelsey Mumford, Director and Chair,
​Ethics and Governance Committee Winter/Spring Memo

Hello everyone! I hope your spring semester is going well. The Board of Directors has been working hard to implement our respective committees’ goals for the term, and we are so excited to see you all at the 67th Annual Convention held in Salt Lake City, Utah from April 3-7, 2019.
 
Theme
The Ethics & Governance Committee met at the MidYear Career Planning Conference that took place in Louisville, Kentucky in November to continue work on the committee’s goals for the year. In keeping in line with our committee’s theme for the year, “Rethink. Equate. Partner,” we analyzed NSNA’s policies and looked for opportunities to improve upon them. We encourage you all to think about how your chapter can promote these concepts as well. This could include examining your chapter’s bylaws to ensure they are in conformity with those of NSNA.  Additionally, consider creating new partnerships that could expand your chapter’s reach in your community. 

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​References & Resources


References
  • Carver, J. (2006). Boards that Make a Difference. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
  • Jacobs, J. (2007). Association Law Handbook: A practical Guide for associations, Societies, and Charities. Washington, DC: The Bureau of National Affairs, p.27.
  • 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. (2011). Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (11th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Da Capo Press.

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.