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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 Events and Outreach Coordinator.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Candidates must be at least 15 years old.

  • Candidates must have attended at least one in-person 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 Events and Outreach Coordinator.

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

 

Social Media Engagement:

  • Members must join and actively participate in the NSA Teens Facebook and Instagram pages.

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

 

Communication Requirements:

  • TAC members must join the NSA Teen Advisory Council Slack channel.

  • Members are expected to read and respond to correspondence via Slack, email, and social media within 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 NSA Teens Facebook and Instagram pages.

 

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 create and present at least one workshop at the conference, meeting the deadlines set by the Conference Planning Committee.

 

Event Coordination:
Coordinate with the Event and Outreach Coordinator on workshop scheduling.

 

Social Events:
Lead the Teen 1st Timer Social/Mixer on the first day of the conference.

 

Participation and Support:

  • Volunteer in at least one kid’s 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:

  • Oversee the TAC and all teen functions at the NSA, including workshop development, presentation, and peer mentoring.

  • Facilitate TAC outreach initiatives throughout the year.

 

Chain of Command
> Events and Outreach Coordinator
> TAC Committee Chair
> TAC Members

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