Northeast District Convention Committees
During the Northeast District Convention, the active sorority membership is encouraged to sit in on committees to discuss, vote upon, and hear about district business. Committee Meetings held at District Convention are given a status (open, moderated, closed) to describe the allowed attendees within the meeting space.
The following is a description of each committee status:
Any active sister in good standing is eligible to apply to become a committee chair. Sisters interested in running for district council in the future are highly encouraged to apply to become a committee chair at district convention.
The following is a description of each committee status:
- Open Committees: open to both assigned delegates and non-assigned entities. In open committees, only assigned delegates can vote, but all members present may contribute to discussion and participate in such activities.
- Moderated Committees: open to both assigned delegates and other non-assigned entities. In moderated committees, only assigned delegates can vote and contribute to discussion. Non-assigned participants can observe, listen, and take notes, but they have no further permissions. Furthermore, during a committee meeting, a non-assigned member may not approach an assigned member (either in person or via message) to bring their ideas to the floor.
- Closed Committees: not open to non-assigned delegates. Only the assigned delegates can be present in the room and participate in discussion. All members of a closed committee are permitted to vote and contribute to discussion. They may reveal details about those conversations to other non-committee members, unless directly instructed not to by the Chair or Advisor. Closed committee members can publicly state that they agree with items from committee or if they disagree with items, and they can provide factual support for that decision, but they cannot render individual opinions.
Any active sister in good standing is eligible to apply to become a committee chair. Sisters interested in running for district council in the future are highly encouraged to apply to become a committee chair at district convention.
We are not accepting Committee Chair Applications at this time.
Committee Descriptions
Membership Committee (Moderated or Open)
This committee shall review membership education and educational materials within the District and at National levels. This committee also examines, recommends, and submits all proposals related to the recruitment and retention efforts of the Sorority through the membership process. Membership Candidates are not permitted in this committee
This committee shall review membership education and educational materials within the District and at National levels. This committee also examines, recommends, and submits all proposals related to the recruitment and retention efforts of the Sorority through the membership process. Membership Candidates are not permitted in this committee
Joint Convention Site Committee (Closed)
This closed committee reviews all bids for the next District Convention and recommends one bid for consideration by the delegation. If necessary, the Committee will also review bid presentations for the next Precinct Meetings.
This closed committee reviews all bids for the next District Convention and recommends one bid for consideration by the delegation. If necessary, the Committee will also review bid presentations for the next Precinct Meetings.
Nominations Committee (Closed)
This closed committee shall interview and investigate the eligibility of all candidates for election to the District Council according to the requirements set forth by National and District Constitutions. It’s the committee’s responsibility to find the best candidate for each office. This is done in the form of a slate, which is provided in the Nominations Committee report. When the nominations committee report is accepted by the delegation, slated candidates are automatically nominated.
This closed committee shall interview and investigate the eligibility of all candidates for election to the District Council according to the requirements set forth by National and District Constitutions. It’s the committee’s responsibility to find the best candidate for each office. This is done in the form of a slate, which is provided in the Nominations Committee report. When the nominations committee report is accepted by the delegation, slated candidates are automatically nominated.
Programs Committee (Open)
This committee evaluates District-wide participation and implementation of District and National programs. They will also examine, recommend, and submit to the District Convention all proposals for these programs.
This committee evaluates District-wide participation and implementation of District and National programs. They will also examine, recommend, and submit to the District Convention all proposals for these programs.
Ways and Means Committee (Moderated)
This committee shall review the actual spending of District funds in comparison to the yearly budget. They will also review the proposed budget from the District Secretary-Treasurer and submit the proposed budget for review and vote by the delegation. This committee shall also examine, recommend, and submit all proposals, revisions, and alterations of the District Constitution to the delegation. The committee may also recommend and submit proposals, revisions and alterations to other District documents, including bylaws, policies or procedures pertaining to the delegation.
This committee shall review the actual spending of District funds in comparison to the yearly budget. They will also review the proposed budget from the District Secretary-Treasurer and submit the proposed budget for review and vote by the delegation. This committee shall also examine, recommend, and submit all proposals, revisions, and alterations of the District Constitution to the delegation. The committee may also recommend and submit proposals, revisions and alterations to other District documents, including bylaws, policies or procedures pertaining to the delegation.
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