National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (NBOTC)

The following committees are currently a part of the NBOTC infrastructure, per the By-Laws. The Board is fulfilling much of this work now. However, the goal is for YOU, our brilliant members, to bring your wisdom to the table and help us to live into the mission / vision. Take a look. Decide what you offer or would like to learn. Join today!

(a). Professional Action Committee. The Professional Action Committee shall focus on those professional issues and concerns that have impact on the purpose and objectives of the NBOTC. The committee, Executive Board and the membership determine tasks of the committee jointly. A written report shall be presented and submitted to the NBOTC at the Annual meeting

(b) Budget Committee. The Budget Committee shall serve as the fiscal advisory in coordination with the Treasurer and Executive Board to the NBOTC. It shall recommend a budget and anticipate changes in come or expenditures. It shall recommend the dues rate for the NBOTC. A written report shall be presented and submitted to the NBOTC at the Annual meeting.

(c) Communication Committee. The Communication committee shall be responsible for maintaining and communicating with the membership information of interest to as well as official NBOTC information to the membership. The committee shall use the most cost effective and responsible method available (i.e. print, electronic, audio, or visual).

(d) Membership Committee. The membership committee shall conduct all activities related to the recruitment and retention of members. The committee shall maintain a current membership mailing list in collaboration with the Treasurer and Secretary. It shall mail all notices of renewal to members. The committee shall collect all registration data by paper or online registration.

(e) Nominating Committee. The Nominating committee shall responsible for all phases of the election of NBOTC officers. The committee shall prepare a slate of eligible candidates and conduct the election. The committee shall make recommendations of members for all BOT and AOTA awards.

(f) Bylaws Committee. The Bylaws committee shall review the bylaws of the NBOTC and propose revisions and amendments. The committee shall have the authority to make editorial and clerical corrections in the bylaws to ensure consistency. The committee shall consider and accept suggestions from NBOTC members and Executive Board.

(g) Student Action Committee. The Student Action Committee shall be responsible for maintaining and communicating with the student body members, information of interest as well as official NBOTC communications to the student membership. The Committee Chair shall be known as President of the Student Body (POSB) is used interchangeably with the Student Body President. President of the Student Body (POSB) shall be the official voice of the NBOTC student membership and will VOTE on behalf of the student body’s interests. The POSB will have 1 VOTE on the Standing Committee in representation of the Student Body. The President of the Student Body’s scope shall include representation and transmission of all Student Relation components of NBOTC to the existing membership and to potential members. The Term of the Chair shall be a 2 Year position, 1 year President Elect service. POSB will present reports and attend Executive Board Meetings upon request. The POSB shall use the most cost effective and responsible method available (i.e. print, electronic, audio, or visual).