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Alpha Sigma Tau is currently receiving applications for service on the Governing Documents Committee to last through the National Convention in 2020. Please read the below committee description and competencies of a successful committee member, complete the application, and indicate if you have interest in serving as Committee Chair, Member, or either.

All applicants for the Governing Documents Committee must be alumnae or collegiate members who have met all membership requirements and are currently in good standing. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with National Council members. Following the interview process, the National Council will appoint members of the Governing Documents Committee and designate a Chair of the committee.

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• The Governing Documents Committee is composed of at least five members, including one collegiate member. The committee’s work is primarily conducted virtually via video conference and electronic communications.
• The committee receives all proposed amendments to the governing documents that will be considered by the Convention body.
• The committee ensures all amendments are in correct parliamentary form.
• When necessary, the committee communicates with each submitter to consolidate similar amendments.
• The committee gives notice of all properly submitted amendments along with a recommendation for action.
• The committee works with the National Council to execute a plan to notify members of the timetable and process for submitting proposed amendments to the Bylaws.
• The committee submits their report to the National Council and it is in turn shared with the membership by the date designated in the governing documents.

Governing Documents Committee Chair Responsibilities

• The committee chair is responsible for overseeing the work of the respective committee and ensuring the charge of the committee is fulfilled.
• The Chair shall participate in committee chair orientation.
• The Chair provides a committee report to the National Council.
• The Chair is responsible for coordinating the training of the committee with the Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP). The Chair will work with the PRP to ensure the committee’s understanding of the appropriate processes the committee must follow to review any proposed changes from a parliamentary perspective.
• The Chair will work with the National Council to have the proposed amendment in a complete document delivered to the membership for review as required in the Bylaws.
• For Convention, the Governing Documents Committee Chair will work with the National President and the PRP to develop a script and general session timetable to bring the proposed amendments for consideration by the Convention body. At Convention, the committee Chair will give the report of the committee to the Convention body.

General Expectations of Committee Members

1. Fulfill all expectations as a committee member and/or committee chair as outlined in the Bylaws and this document.
2. Be familiar with the Bylaws and Standing Rules of Alpha Sigma Tau.
3. Understand the committee charge and the role of a committee member.
4. Understand the role of your committee work as outlined in the Bylaws of Alpha Sigma Tau.
5. Respond to all communication from your respective committee chair and committee members.
6. Keep written documentation of your committee work and progress.
7. Minutes should be taken at all committee meetings and/or conference calls. The minutes should include the date of the meeting, committee member attendance and a summary of the committee meeting. Minutes should be attached to the report provided to the National Council.

How to Apply

All interested applicants should submit the following application along with a current resume, three professional references (including at least one Alpha Sigma Tau member and one non-member), and a cover letter. Please include in your resume any relevant Collegiate/Alumnae Chapter/Association leadership positions, relevant community involvement, any awards and honors, and previous volunteer positions held with Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority. Your cover letter should address why you want to serve on the committee, how you exhibit the competencies for successful service on the committee, and a description of relevant experience and/or interest relevant to the committee member description and committee charge.