The Democratic Process
Members Role in the Democratic Process
The Democratic Process is facilitated participation by all members. You have a voice in how the organization is run and that voice is heard by our Board of Directors.
Role of the Delegates
Delegates are elected by their Association as representatives
to the Council's Annual Meeting for a 2 year term.
COUNCIL
ANNUAL MEETING
. Are responsible for electing
the officers and members of the Board of
Directors, members of the Nominating
Committee, and National Council
Delegates.
. Ensure quorum is met by securing an alternate in the case he or she cannot
attend.
. Vote on proposed changes to the Council's Bylaws and/or proposals.
DELEGATE FORUMS
. Attend Delegate Forums, hosted by the Council's Delegate Communication
Committee,
where they are given the opportunity to voice the concerns
and opinions
of their Association to members of the Board of
Directors.
. Receive information from the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
ASSOCIATION
. Share information from the Board of Directors with the members of the Association
during Association meetings.
. Solicit feedback from Association volunteers and girls.
Role of the Delegate Chair
Delegate Chairs are elected by their Association for a 2 year term. He/she works in partnership with the CAV to ensure the involvement of Delegates and Association volunteers/girls in the decision-influence process of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. Delegate Chairs hold all the responsibilities of a Delegate plus:
ASSOCIATION
. Convene Association Nominating Committee and monitor its progress.
. Ensure the Association Nominating Committee elects/chooses a Chair from within
itself.
. Convene and Chair the Association Annual Meeting.
. Lead and encourage discussion among Delegates.
DELEGATE FORUMS/DELEGATE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
. Attend Delegate Forums.
. Encourage Delegates and Alternates to attend Forums.
. Provide a voice to the Delegate Communications Committee.
. Attend Delegate Chair Meetings
COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING
. Ensure that all Delegates
attend Council Annual Meeting or approve an Alternate to attend in a Delegate's
absence.
