NCSA Committees and Responsibilities

Activities Committee – Plan the agenda for the upcoming NCSA Annual Business Conference, Spring Meeting and Fall Meeting. This includes an evaluation and suggested changes in the training schedule, role of vendors and exhibitors, activities, format of Annual Banquet, type of social events to be held in conjunction with these events, as well as any other matters related to these events.

Auditing Committee – Meet in the spring to review the final financial reports for the previous year with the Executive Vice President and General Counsel, meet with the CPAs and discuss the previous year’s accounting review or audit, and discuss the previous year’s tax returns. Meet in the fall to review the Annual Business Conference financial report, review various financial reports for the current year, and if appropriate make budget related recommendations to the Executive Committee.

Chaplains Committee – The President shall appoint a Chaplain-West and a Chaplain-East each year who shall serve as co-chairs of the Committee. The President may also appoint additional Chaplains at the President’s discretion. The Chaplains are responsible for delivering opening prayers and closing prayers at meetings of the Association and providing other assistance to the President or Association members as needed.

Legislative Committee – Secure new or remedial legislation, either State or federal, which may be desirable for the benefit of sheriffs or oppose any proposed laws detrimental to sheriffs or to the best interests of the public. All suggestions for proposed legislation or for adoption of a position on legislative issues by members of the Association shall be submitted to the Chair or Co-Chairs for consideration by the Committee.

Sergeant-at-Arms Committee – Assist the NCSA President at all meetings, as needed, by performing traditional sergeant-at-arms duties necessary to ensure that all meetings start on time and proceed in an efficient and orderly manner.

Training Committee – Provide guidance and input on content and format of training for the Spring Meeting, Fall Meeting, Annual Business Conference, Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute and on any other issues related to training for sheriffs and their personnel.

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