Ethics and Governance
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Committee

(Formerly named the Bylaws & Policies Committee)

Educate and Refine

AJ Cook
Vice President
University of Nevada
​Las Vegas, NV
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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.

AJ Cook, Vice President and Chair,
​Ethics and Governance Committee Summer Memo

Hello all! I am excited to be serving as the Vice President on the NSNA Board of Directors for the 2019 – 2020 term and as a member on the Finance and Executive Committees. In addition to my role as Vice President, I also serve as the Chair of the Ethics and Governance Committee alongside committee members Kori Naymon and Stephanie Bell. In June, the NSNA Board committees met in New York City to discuss themes, plans, and goals for the upcoming year.
 
Educate and Refine
The theme for the Ethics and Governance committee this year is “Educate and Refine.” The purpose of this theme is to empower members and constituent associations through education and refine existing bylaws, policies, and procedures to ensure they are fair, legally binding, innovative, and progressive. Incorporating all voices in the governance and understanding of NSNA’s mission and goals is an important aspect of working for and with members. Read More

NSNA Ethics and Governance

​References & Resources

             - Core Values         
             - 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. (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.