COMMITTEES

COMMITTEES

Working Together

AWARDS COMMITTEE

Develop and implement an awards program that recognizes individual and groups
in fulfilling the goals and objectives of Blacks in Government.
Oversee the receipt of nomination, evaluation and selection process for awards.
Submit award recommendations for NIH, Regional and National level awards to
Executive Committee for approval.

BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Assist the Parliamentarian in all duties assigned.
Ensure that the By-Laws conform with and have no conflict with the constitution
and By-Laws of Region XI and the National Organization.
Review amendments to the Chapter's By-Laws and report recommendations to
the Executive Committee.
Review the Chapter's By-Laws and when necessary, print and distribute to
all active members.

COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Assist the Newsletter Editor in developing and maintaining a newsletter of
Chapter events projecting a positive image.
Establish and maintain a mechanism for the dissemination of information for the Chapter.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Develop and institute programs designed to address a regular or ongoing involvement
with a community based organization.
Outreach program will have the concurrence of the Executive Committee and the
approval of the general membership.

FINANCIAL COMMITTEE

Prepare and submit proposed budget for the next Calendar Year to the Executive
Committee for approval at the October meeting.
Disseminate copies of the approved budget to the members no later than January 1.
Assist the financial team in maintaining an account of all expenses against the approved
budget and submit a report at mid and end of year or more often when conditions warrant.
Make recommendations for solving the financial problems of the Chapter.

FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Develop and implement an on-going membership program which will be directed
at all levels of NIH employees.
Maintain an up-to-date roster of all members.
Provide membership package to all new members.

PROGRAM AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

Responsible for developing a comprehensive and on-going educational program
to address areas of concern (not limited to workshops, seminars and guest
speakers at Chapter meetings).
Responsible for preparing written reports of Chapter activities to the National
Organization on a biannual basis.
Responsible for maintaining a calendar of BIG events of the Regional
and National programs and serve as the coordinating component between
the Chapter, Region and National.

RESEARCH COMMITTEE

Evaluate NIH polices and procedures to determine their impact on Black employees.
Develop strategies/recommendations to evaluate and alleviate employee concerns.
Develop and present written resolutions, recommendations and proposals to
the Executive Committee.

YOUNG ADULT RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Develop programs for the chapter to address the needs of and to develop opportunities
for African-American young adults who are employed at NIH.