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Teen Advisory Council (TAC)
Guidelines, Roles, and Responsibilities

TAC Guidelines
 

Council Composition:

  • The Teen Advisory Council (TAC) will consist of 7 to 10 members.

  • Members are selected annually, or as positions become available, through an interview process led by the TAC Committee Chair, TAC members, and the NSA Family Programs Coordinator.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Candidates must be at least 15 years old.

  • Candidates must have attended at least one NSA conference.

  • Candidates should have demonstrated leadership experience within their community, school, or other affiliations.

 

Membership Expectations:

  • TAC members serve at the discretion of the Executive Director and the Family Programs Coordinator.

  • Members who do not actively fulfill their roles may be asked to resign by the Executive Director, Family Programs Coordinator, or TAC Committee Chair.

 

Social Media Engagement:

  • Members must join and actively participate in the various social media platforms.

  • Regular posting and supportive engagement with peers on these platforms is required.

 

Communication Requirements:​

  • TAC members must agree to be diligent in reading and responding to correspondence (email, text, and social media) from the Executive Director, Family Programs Coordinator, TAC Committee  Chair, other TAC members, and the those in the stuttering community in a timely manner (no more than 2 business days).  

  • Failure to honor commitments may result in probation or a request for resignation.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

 

1. Serve as Liaison:
Act as a liaison for NSA internet groups, engaging in discussions related to TAC or teen events.

 

2. Social Media Activity:
Remain active on relevant NSA Teen social media platforms.

 

3. Teen Talks Participation:
Participate in and host NSA Teen Talks, providing support and guidance to peers.

 

4. Mentorship:
Serve as mentors to NSA kids, tweens, and teens, offering support and leadership.

 

5. Engagement with NSA Community:

  • Be available to the NSA and NSA Family Programs community, exemplifying leadership and mentorship.

  • Attend all Annual Conferences during your term unless an exception is granted for good cause.

 

6. Role Model Conduct:

  • Act as a role model during the Annual Conference and any NSA events, exhibiting exemplary conduct.

  • Refrain from inappropriate language or behavior and maintain awareness of your surroundings.

 

7. Conference Responsibilities:

Workshop Development:

Each TAC member will develop at least one workshop to be presented at the conference and will submit their workshop by the deadline specified by the conference planning committee. 

 

Event Coordination:
Coordinate with the Family Programs Coordinator on workshop scheduling.

 

Social Events:

TAC will lead a teen icebreaker on the first day of the conference.

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Participation and Support:

  • Volunteer in at least one kids/tweens workshop each day and attend all scheduled teen workshops.

  • Encourage participation and provide support to attendees who may be struggling to find their place.

 

TAC Committee Chair
 

Eligibility:

The TAC Committee Chair must be between 18 and 20 years old and have served on the TAC for at least 1 year.

 

Term and Election:

The Chair is elected by TAC members and serves a 2-year term.

 

Responsibilities:

​The TAC Committee Chair is responsible for overseeing the TAC and all teen functions of the NSA for  and at the conference such as workshop development and presentation, and peer relations and  mentoring. Additionally, they are responsible for facilitating TAC outreach initiatives throughout the year.

 

Chain of Command
> Family Programs Coordinator
> TAC Committee Chair
> TAC Members

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