Standing & Ad-hoc Committees

NASCSA relies on a variety of standing and ad-hoc committees to support its mission. These committees play a vital role in shaping the direction of the Association and ensuring its continued success. Below, you will find details and listings for our current standing and ad-hoc committees, including their responsibilities and appointed members.

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Pursuant to NASCSA’s bylaws, the Association has established several standing committees, including the Nominating Committee, Finance Committee, Resolutions/Bylaws Committee, and Prescription Monitoring Program Committee. Committee members are appointed by the President of the Association.

Nominations

The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee that will be responsible for presenting a slate of nominees at the annual business meeting, normally held during each annual conference. The Chair of the Executive Committee shall chair the Nominating Committee.

Resolution & Bylaws

The President shall appoint a Resolutions and Bylaws Committee, which will be responsible for presenting proposed bylaw changes and/or resolutions to the membership during the annual business meeting, normally held during each annual conference of the Association. The Vice President shall chair the Resolutions and Bylaws Committee.

Finance

The President shall appoint a Finance Committee, which will be responsible for reviewing the financial instruments and records of the Association at least annually and reporting its findings at the annual business meeting, normally held during each annual conference. The Secretary/Treasurer shall chair the Finance Committee.

Prescription Monitoring Program

The President shall appoint a Prescription Monitoring Program Committee (PMP) that will serve as a resource to the Executive Committee and the entire membership. This committee is responsible for providing guidance and recommendations to the Executive Committee in the development of programmatic needs and development of policy statements including but not limited to positions, projects, and initiatives that further the establishment, enhancement, and operation of Prescription Monitoring Programs. The President shall appoint a chair each year who shall be a state PMP administrator.

Controlled Substances Authority

The Controlled Substances Authorities Committee (CSA) that will serve as a resource to the Executive Committee and the entire membership. The committee shall be responsible for providing both the expertise and support in providing guidance and recommendations in the development of programmatic needs and development of policy statements as needed that further the mission of the association including incorporating the principals of the National Drug Control Strategy, in particular:

Expanding access to evidence-based treatment, particularly medication for opioid use disorder;
Advancing racial equity in our approach to drug policy;
Enhancing evidence-based harm reduction efforts;
Supporting evidence-based prevention efforts to reduce youth substance use;
Reducing the supply of illicit substances;
Advancing recovery-ready workplaces and expanding the addiction workforce; and
Expanding access to recovery support services

It is recommended that this committee be chaired by a representative of a Controlled Substances Authority

As applicable, the President may appoint Ad Hoc committees deemed necessary to carry out the business of the Association.

Membership

The Membership Committee is responsible to provide content for communications to the membership; review and approval of Breaking News items and the Newsletter prior to publication. The committee shall implement various mechanisms to increase and retain membership in the association and foster participation.

Controlled Substances Authority

Expanding access to evidence-based treatment, particularly medication for opioid use disorder;
Advancing racial equity in our approach to drug policy;
Enhancing evidence-based harm reduction efforts;
Supporting evidence-based prevention efforts to reduce youth substance use;
Reducing the supply of illicit substances;
Advancing recovery-ready workplaces and expanding the addiction workforce; and
Expanding access to recovery support services

It is recommended that this committee be chaired by a representative of a Controlled Substances Authority

Education

The Education Committee will be responsible for planning and implementation of a series of educational events, such as webinars, podcasts, etc. for the membership and other interested stakeholders. It is recommended that one member of the committee be from each of the following committees; Prescription Monitoring Program and Controlled Substances Authorities.

Conference Program Planning

The Conference Program Planning Committee will be responsible for assisting the executive committee in establishing an agenda for the annual conference in addition to making recommendations for format and content. It is recommended that one member of the committee be from each of the following committees; Prescription Monitoring Program, Controlled Substances Authorities and Education. In addition, it is recommended that the committee include a representative from the state in which the subsequent conference is being held.

Information Technology and Services

The Information Technology and Services Committee will be responsible for development and administration of surveys, recommendations for improvements of the association’s presence on social media, internet and other electronic media. It is recommended that one member of the committee be from each of the following committees; Prescription Monitoring Program, Controlled Substances Authorities, Membership and Education. In addition, it is recommended that the committee include the association’s Webmaster.

Policy and Procedures

To periodically review existing policies and procedures of NASCSA