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 Fall Memo

Hello everyone! I hope you all are off to an excellent start for the school year and have had a smooth transition back into another year of nursing school. The Board of Directors are hard at work implementing our respective committee goals for the year, and we are all excited to see everyone at the 36th Annual MidYear Career Planning Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky, November 8-11, 2018.
 
Theme
Over the summer, fellow Ethics & Governance Committee members, Scotty Brooks, and Taylor Tilton, and I began work around our committee’s theme for the year, “Rethink. Equate. Partner.” and we encourage you all to think about how your chapter can promote these concepts as well. This could include analyzing your chapter’s bylaws and policies to ensure they are in conformity with the NSNA Bylaws.  Additionally, this is a great time to review for areas of improvement by looking into your chapter’s election and board transition policies. Always remember to promote fairness and equality in your chapters. Also, it’s a good idea to search for new partnerships that could grow 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.