CODE 21
Operating Code for Legislative and
Resolutions Committee
I Name: The name of this committee shall be the
Legislative and Resolutions Committee of the West Virginia Public Health Association, Inc.
II Purpose: The purpose of this code is to provide
the Chairman with an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the Legislative and
Resolutions Committee of the West Virginia Public Health Association, Inc.
III Organization:
A How elected: The Chairman shall be appointed by
the President of the West Virginia Public Health Association, Inc.
B Term of office: The Chairman shall serve for one
year. Shall assume office upon appointment or within sixty (60) days of the close of the
annual meeting and serve until his successor has been duly elected and qualified for
office.
C Vacancy: In the case of death or resignation of
the Chairman, the Executive Council will appoint a member of the organization to fill the
unexpired term.
D Members: Each Section shall appoint/elect one
representative
A Shall be responsible for keeping the Executive
Council abreast of any issues of interest during the legislative session.
B Shall secure the services of a lobbyist to follow
issues of interest through the legislative session.
C Shall submit a report to the Executive Council on
the lobbying activities during the legislative session.
D Shall be a member of the Executive Council.
