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Introduction

This EASFAA Manual of Policies and Procedures consists of:

1. Policy and procedure statements for the Standing Committees specified in the By-Laws.
2. Policy and procedure statements for Ad-Hoc Committees.
3. Annual Conference Committee.
4. Policy and procedure statements covering miscellaneous events and issues that routinely occur in the activities and governance of the Association.

There are four (4) Standing Committees of the Association. All other committees are Ad-Hoc. The Standing Committees are as follows:

1. Committee for the Annual Conference
2. Committee for Nominations and Elections
3. Committee for Budget
4. Committee for Membership

Policies are specific courses of action adopted to achieve certain ends. Procedures are administrative steps put in place to help implement policies. The EASFAA Regional Council has formally adopted the policy statements in the attached manual. The procedural steps and all other text constitute approved courses for implementing each policy. Officers, Committee Chairs, etc. should look to the procedural text for guidance in policy implementation but need not be precisely bound by those statements.

Each year the Regional Council adopts a line-item budget for the Association. Because it is a "living document" the budget frequently changes through the year to meet changing needs of the Association. Similarly, this Manual of Policy and Procedures should provide a reference for governing the activities of the Association and should be a facilitating document, not an inhibitor. It is, therefore, appropriate and necessary for the Executive Council to periodically review and, as necessary, add, delete and amend this Manual.

The Manual is to be maintained by the EASFAA Secretary. The responsibility for its up-to-date accuracy should rest with this office.

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