The Bylaws and Policy Committee has been integral to the foundation of NOVA and was previously called the Bylaws Committee. Early 2021, the name change was recommended and approved by the NOVA Board. The committee is committed to review and develop guiding documents for the organization that includes the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs. Did you know that our bylaws were originally adopted on October 2, 1982 and have been amended twelve times? Most recently the document was amended and restated on June 14, 2019. The Committee goals are to conduct a review of the thirteen articles of the NOVA Bylaws and/or develop new policies or other business guiding documents of NOVA. The responsibilities of the committee include developing, revising and archiving the governing documents of NOVA.
The current committee chair is Thelma Roach-Serry, Immediate Past President (2018-2019), Central Virginia VA HCS, Virginia and Co-Chair Sharon Johnson, Past President (2016-2017) and Nurse Emeritus, Maryland. Committee Members include Nancy Claflin, Past President (2008-2010), Nurse Emeritus, Arizona, Joan Clifford, Past President (2010-2013), Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Massachusetts, Kelly D. Skinner, NOVA President (2020-2021), Boston VA HCS, Massachusetts, and Teresa Acosta, NOVA Director (2018-2019) and Membership Secretary (2020), El Paso, VA HCS, Texas.
The work of the committee is identified by the Board of Directors and/or NOVA Standing Committees. Specific policies and procedures are assigned for development by the members and undergo concurrent review by respective committees and the Board of Directors. Once in the final draft, the Board of Directors gives formal approval for the specific policy or procedure. If approved then the policy or procedure becomes part of NOVA records and will be scheduled for review no later than every two years.
Status List of Work by the Bylaws and Policy Committee:
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(these are not listed in the order of completion)
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Policies Presently under Review or Draft:
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Policies to be Scheduled for Review:
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The committee reviews the NOVA Bylaws articles during each meeting. In addition, the chair highlights each article during Board Meetings. A list of amendments will be drafted for presentation to the Board. If approved, the next step will be to announce the amendments to the general membership for review and vote.
The Bylaws and Policy Committee meetings are held every other month on the second Thursday at 6:00pm. Committee members must be committed to meeting participation, possess writing and proofreading skills along with good time management skills and over dedication to completing the work of the committee.
If you are interested in being considered to serve on the Bylaws and Policy Committee or any other NOVA committees, please complete the online form here.
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