Ethics and Governance Committee

(Formerly named the Bylaws & Policies Committee)

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Adam Halvorsen
Director
Washington State University
​Richland, Washington
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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.

Winter Memo from Adam Halvorsen, Chair
Ethics and Governance Committee

I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for making the 35th Annual Midyear Career Planning Conference a huge success!  It was wonderful to see you there and have the opportunity to interact and discuss ethics and governance with motivated nursing student leaders such as yourselves!  I also want to extend a congratulations to all those that have graduated recently!  Congratulations!  It is no small accomplishment and you deserve the kudos and recognition that comes with such a momentous occasion.  I am proud of all of you! 
 
I want to point you towards the plethora of information that has been provided by the NSNA.  Explore the Ethics and Governance page and scroll to the bottom of the page.  Not only will you find the link for the newest Getting the Pieces to Fit, but you will find a wealth of information for use at your fingertips.  You will easily find information such as the NSNA Bylaws, the Nursing Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, and Code of Ethics to name a few.  Also, I would like to remind you to go to the Ethics and Governance Facebook page as we continue our video series covering these topics and more.  I want to add to this sentiment: We want to hear your voice!  The Ethics and Governance Committee is interested in knowing what topics we can cover that speak to your needs as a constituent.  

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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. (2000). Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised. Chicago: Scott, Foreman and Company.

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.
 
Jossey-Bass publishers
http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/
Click on Non-Profit.

Energize Inc
http://www.energizeinc.com/
Publications focus on volunteer resources.  A partial list of titles include: "Leadership and Management for Volunteer Programs," "When Everyone's A Volunteer: The Effective Functioning of All-Volunteer Groups," and "Self-Help Accounting: A Guide for the Volunteer Treasurer." 
 
Board Source.
http://www.boardsource.org/
 
 The Center has excellent booklets such as "The Board Member's Guide to Fund Raising," "The Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards," "Good Governance: Answers to Seven Common Questions," and "The Governance Guide: 90 Key Resources on Nonprofit Boards." 
 
Points of Light Foundation
http://www.pointsoflight.org/
 
Based in Washington, D.C., the Foundation advocates community service through a partnership with the Volunteer Center National Network. Together, they reach millions of people in thousands of communities to help mobilize people and resources, which deliver solutions that address community problems.  Visit their web site for excellent resources.

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Margaret Ngai, 2011-12 Director and Chair of the Bylaws and Policies Committee shares her thoughts as to why it is important for students to understand Bylaws and Policies.