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Committee descriptions

Bylaws Committee reviews and recommends revisions to the Association’s Bylaws; presents recommendations to the spring Representative Assembly. Reviews local bylaws for compliance with NEA and MNEA affiliation standards.

Credentials Committee certifies delegates at the Representative Assembly and supervises the elections at those meetings.

Human and Civil Rights Committee surveys and shares information that will improve and protect the rights of school populations; works to develop action-oriented Human Relations Committees in local affiliates.

Coordinates programs and activities to attract and increase minority involvement in the Association within all minority categories: American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic.

Provides training and workshops in gender equity and women’s leadership skills. Is responsible for collecting and disseminating information in the areas of women’s health and well-being. Promotes an awareness of women in history.

Leadership Conference Host Committee assists with the planning of Missouri NEA's Summer Leadership Conference. The committee also assists with registration and logistics during the conference.

Legislative Committee researches, outlines and presents a legislative platform to the November meeting of the Representative Assembly.

Membership Advisory Committee reviews membership trends in the state and makes recommendations regarding membership strategies for local recruitment and retention success.

Member Benefits Committee reviews and considers economic services such as insurance programs which seek Association endorsement; serves as a hearing board for processing complaints regarding sponsored programs.

Public Relations Committee works to establish effective public relations committees in local affiliates. The Committee will assist locals in networking public relations ideas and enhancing the image of the Association and education employees.

Resolutions Committee reviews and recommends revisions to the Association's Resolutions; presents recommendations to the spring Representative Assembly.

Teaching & Learning Committee researches, designs and coordinates programs to address current instructional and professional development issues.