Committees

There are seven NCATA committees.  Five of these committees have 16 members, two from each of the eight NCATA Regions.  Committee chairs are appointed by the President.  Committees may choose to elect a elect a secretary from their membership.  Committee members are  appointed by the Regional Vice President.

The Professional Development Committee is appointed by the President and are tasked with planning and implementing the Professional Development of the Organization. 

The nominating committee consists of one member from each of the eight NCATA Regions, appointed by the Regional Vice President.  This committee is self-governed and must elect a chair from its membership. 

Each committee will meet at minimum twice per year.  These committee meetings may be held virtually or in person during NCATA Events (NCATA Winter Conference, Summer Conference, Etc.).

Quorum

In order to conduct business the presence of two-thirds of the members of the committee is necessary.

Committee members will participate in the committees meetings and actively engage in the committee's activities and initiatives.  All NCATA Active Members are welcome to participate in discussion during these meetings; however the two committee members per region will cast votes on committee business. Committee members are appointed to serve by their respective regional vice presidents.

The term of service for a committee member shall be one year beginning at the annual summer conference.

The committee chair will conduct the two (or more, if needed) committee meetings, present report during board meetings, present the annual committee report during the annual business session.  The committee chair, with assistance from the executive board, will be responsible for communicating with committee members regarding committee meeting schedules, agendas, and preparations for any committee meetings.