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 may join the Steering Committee.
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-term 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.
8. The Steering Committee shall secure the approval of the GPVA in all broad matters involving policy.