NAMI NEW JERSEY Standing Committees

NAMI NEW JERSEY advocates to support, advance and defend the rights of persons with mental illness and their families. To accomplish these goals NAMI NEW JERSEY has a number of committees that meet to discuss issues and recommend action.
If you are interested in becoming a member of a committee please contact the NAMI NEW JERSEY office. You can call 732.940.0991 or email info@naminj.org

Bylaws Committee

Reviews the governing rules of NAMI NEW JERSEY as provided in the Bylaws. Recommends changes, amendments or modifications. Receives and reviews bylaw changes in terms of legality, clarity of intent and the organizational mission. Oversees the presentation of proposed bylaws for balloting purposes, tabulating, and ruling on eligibility.
 

Executive Committee

Have general charge of affairs and the power to act between Board meetings in matters that require an immediate decision. Functions in accordance with Board policy. Serves as a planning committee and develops the Board agenda. Reports actions to the Board. Members include the president, vice-presidents, secretary and treasurer.
 

Finance Committee

Oversees all bookkeeping and other financial reports. Recommends depositories and investment practices. Reviews the budget process and modifications. Develops reimbursement policies. Make recommendations to the Board regarding fiscal and budgetary matters. Committee chaired by the treasurer.

Legislative Committee

Advocates and promotes new and revision of existing, state and federal legislation. Develops strategies to promote NAMI NEW JERSEY's position on legislation. Educates government on health, social, vocational and housing needs. Make recommendations to the Board.
 

Nominating Committee

Functions to seek candidates and assess their qualifications. Provide information re: trustee's role and meet candidates. Oversee the preparation of the candidate's biographical statement, ballot preparation, mailing and tabulation. Presents a slate of Officers of the Board at the annual Board Reorganization evaluation.

Program Committee

Plans regular and special NAMI NEW JERSEY programs. Make arrangements for the Recognition & Awards Event and the Annual Conference. Recommends cost and budget for functions. Oversees selecting speakers, award recipients, facilities, invitations, printing, registrations, etc. Make recommendations to the Board.
 

Public Policy Committee

Advocates and develops public policy positions. Monitors institutional and community services; DMHS policies, activities, and budgets; and other state agencies pertaining to mental illness. Oversees all public and private sector issues regarding treatment, staffing, programming, funding, housing, rehab, etc. Make recommendations to the Board.