Committees

Committees are a vital part of NASW-WV and are comprised of member volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to the association. If you would like to learn more about a committee, please click on the names below to be referred to their webpages. 


Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
Prepares reviews, updates and recommends the Chapter Diversity Plan. Promotes minority membership and leadership development. Identifies member and Chapter issues related to diversity. Interfaces with other committees, branches, etc. as needed with board authorization.

Spring Conference Planning Committee 
Plans, organizes, and implements the annual NASW WV Spring Conference.

Legislative Action Committee (ELAN - Educational Legislative Action Network)
Develops and recommends the annual policy and legislative priorities of the Chapter. Encourages member participation in support of legislative goals.

CCNLI - Chapter Committee on Nominations & Leadership Identification
Members are elected. Identifies and recommends nominees for elections, appointments and awards. Carries out elections and awards according to NASW standards.

Continuing Education Committee 
Considers policies, procedures and plans for a general CE programming which supports professional needs & increases Chapter revenues. Examples are targeted CE events and CE approval policies.

Ethics Committee (formally Committee on Inquiry; Professional Review)
A bylaws mandated committee that adjudicates ethical complaints under National NASW guidelines. Periodic training of the committee members should be arranged.

NASW-WV Political Action Committee (NASWAC)
The Chapter's registered political action committee. May endorse issues or candidates for election and solicit and distribute political donations. Encourages member participation in candidate election and voting.