Authorization and Accountability
The Program Committee is mandated by the NASW Bylaws [Amended 2005], Article IX
Purpose
The Program Committee reviews, approves and evaluates the ongoing program of the Association with attention to program integration and coordination among leadership units. It is responsible for recommending the annual program plan to the Board of Directors.
Time Frame
The Program Committee shall be an ongoing Bylaws mandated committee.
Members, Terms and Criteria
The committee shall be comprised of six members: the Vice President of the Board of Directors serves as chair, one member who is a regional representative serving on the Board of Directors, a chapter executive director, and three at-large members appointed by the President. The terms of the non-Board members shall be staggered three year terms. The Board of Directors has mandated that an NASW member whose highest degree is a baccalaureate in social work be appointed to the Program Committee.
Specific Responsibilities
Contact Raffaele Vitelli, Vice President, Professional Education & Product Development at rvitelli.nasw@socialworkers.org