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Add the following to the bylaws of the GPVA:
XXIII. Steering Committee
A. Definition:
The GPVA shall have a Steering Committee, accountable to the GPVA and
responsible for long-range planning.
B. Composition:
1. Each member of the Steering Committee must be a member of the GPVA.
2. The Steering Committee shall choose a Chair from among its members.
3. The GPVA Co-chairs shall be members of the Steering Committee.
4. Each Local may appoint one member to the Steering Committee.
5. Other GPVA members with planning expertise may join the Steering Committee
by consensus or 75% vote of the Steering Committee members.
6. Each member of the Steering Committee shall serve a one year term.
C. Responsibilities:
1. The Steering Committee shall meet at least quarterly.
2. The Steering Committee shall formulate strategies for achieving GPVA's
growth and success, and guide and inform short- and mid-term planning.
3. The Steering Committee shall seek to build coalitions with other groups.
4. The Steering Committee shall seek to mentor and develop GPVA members as
future leaders.
5. The Steering Committee shall engage in outreach to potential GPVA members
and in the development and retention of current members.
6. The Steering Committee shall prepare an annual plan to be presented by the
Chair of the Steering Committee to the GPVA.
7. The Steering Committee shall report its activities at each quarterly
business meeting.
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