Legislation Committee

LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference

PURPOSE

The Legislation Committee shall be responsible for reviewing the Bylaws, Rules, Standards of Practice and other official documents of the NBSMLT, under direction from the Board of Directors.

ORGANIZATION

The committee shall consist of:

• the Past President
• the Executive Director
• minimum of two other members (with Board experience)
• Members shall serve a two year term with a maximum of three consecutive terms.
• The Chair shall be appointed by the Board.

THE CHAIRPERSON SHALL:

• Establish Committee goals (with time-lines) at the first meeting of the year.

• Ensure no more than 50% of Committee is replaced in any given year.

• Schedule meetings as required.

• Submit Committee recommendations to Board for approval before taking action.

• E-mail Committee reports to all Board members and Executive Director at least two weeks prior to Board meetings.

• Submit annual budget to the Treasurer by October 1st of each year.

• Submit written annual report to the Executive Director and the Editor of the newsletter no later than January 15th of each year. The report shall cover the calendar year prior to the year in which the AGM is held.

• Notify the Executive Director in writing if unable to complete term.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL:

• Complete an Acceptance to a Position on a Committee form at first meeting.
  
• Review the Act, Bylaws, Rules and other NBSMLT documents in order to become familiar with the organization of the Society and issues related to the profession.
  
• Prepare for and attend meetings as required.

• Notify Chair in writing if unable to complete term.

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