The Local Governance Documents Review Committee was initiated by the CTA Board of Directors.

Both CTA and NEA include as part of their chartering standards for chapters (locals) an ongoing review of the governance documents of chartered chapters (locals) at least once in every five (5) year period.

The Local Governance Documents Review Committee has been designated the body within CTA to conduct this review of governance documents for CTA and NEA. The Committee will review a chapter’s governance documents and report back to the chapter its findings and recommendations.

The Local Governance Documents Review Committee shall have the following duties and functions:

1. Purpose. This Committee conducts ongoing review of governance documents of chartered chapters for CTA and NEA. It reports its finding to local chapters. Upon request, these reports shall be made available to the CTA Board of Directors.

2. Other duties include:

a. Review of chartering procedures, including the methods of granting and withdrawal.

b. Review of specific charter applications with recommendations to the Board of Directors for final action.

c. Review of chartering status of local CTA chapters.

d. Performance of any other governance document related review that may be referred to the Committee by the Board of Directors.

3. Composition. The Committee shall consist of members appointed annually by the Board of Directors. The chairperson shall be designated annually by the CTA President with the concurrence of the Board of Directors.

4. Meetings. The Committee shall meet at such times as deemed necessary upon call of the chairperson with the approval of the Board of Directors.

CTA Standing Rule 8-11, Adopted March 2001.