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NAACP Centennial Commemoration by Local, State and National Governmental Authorities
All Units of the NAACP shall petition their local, state, and national elected and appointed officials to issue proclamations dated February 12, 2009, honoring the NAACP and its work, and commemorating the NAACP's 100th Anniversary.
Strengthening the African American Family
The NAACP in coalition with youth leaders of other grassroots organizations embark upon a campaign to reduce the impact of the poverty/death cycle on our youth, educate our youth on positive alternatives and instill self-pride. the NAACP advocate through its units and promote activities that will strengthen and fortify the African American family structure.
Supporting Continued Sovereignty and Federal Recognition of the Shinnecock Tribal Nation and the Unkechaung Tribal Nation
The NAACP reaffirms its support of federal recognition of Native Americans given at the 1993, 2003 and 2005 Conventions and urges all States to grant sovereignty and support federal recognition. All NAACP branches and state conferences continue to work with the Native Americans as they seek federal recognition through administrative and legal processes.
Honoring John Roberts ―JR‖ Clifford
Civil rights pioneer John Roberts ―J.R.‖ Clifford will be honored along with others as the NAACP moves toward its centennial anniversary.
Promoting Nondiscriminatory Adoption and Usage of Broadband Internet & Information Technologies
The NAACP supports government aided economic development and investment in minority communities coupled with public/private partnerships to encourage usage of culturally relevant content as well as ensure that training and service delivery is provided in a manner that empowers African American communities in the digital economy. the NAACP send a copy of this resolution to the President of the United States, members of Congress, members of the Federal Communications Commission, State Legislatures and Regulatory agencies.
Release of William Jonathan Mayo
NAACP National, State and local units advocate for freedom in the cases of Troy Davis and William J. Mayo.
Jury Panels
The NAACP calls upon the American Bar Association, the National Bar Association, and other national legal associations to develop programs to increase non-white representation in jury pools.
Article V, (Governance) Section 10(b) Faculty Advisor in the Bylaws for Units for the NAACP
The Faculty Advisor to the College Chapter must be an employee of the College and meet the requirements as set forth by the College and/or Student Government regulations relating to serving as advisor to a bona fide College or group. In addition, the Faculty Advisor must be a member of the NAACP. The Advisor shall serve as an ex-officio member of the College Chapter without voting rights.
Article V, (Governance) Section 11 (a) & (e) Selection of a Youth Council Advisor in the Bylaws for Units for the NAACP
There shall be an Advisor for Youth Councils in conformity with the rules of the Association. The Advisor must be a member in good standing of the Association, be at least twenty-five (25) years ofage or at least twenty-two (22) years of age if the person is a member of the branch; reside or work within the jurisdiction in which the Youth Council operates and shall be in accord with the aims and objectives of the Association. The Advisor shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Youth Council Executive Committee without voting rights.
Article V, (Governance) Section 12(a) & (e) High School Chapter Advisor in the Bylaws for Units for the NAACP
There shall be an Advisor for High School Chapters in conformity with the rules of the Association. The Advisor must be a member in good standing of the Association, must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age or at least twenty-two (22) years of age if the person is a member of the branch; and must be an employee of the high school in which the High School Chapter operates, and shall be in accord with the aims and objectives of the Association. The Advisor shall serve as an ex- officio member of the High School Chapter Executive Committee without voting rights.
Article V, (Governance) Section 13 Junior Youth Council Advisors in the Bylaws for Units for the NAACP
The Branch Executive Committee shall appoint the Advisor for the Junior Youth Council. The Advisor must be a member of the Branch. The Advisor shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Junior Youth Council Executive Committee without voting rights.
Article VI, Section 3(e), (f) & (g) in the Bylaws for Units for the NAACP
All officers and elected members of the Executive Committee shall be elected by secret ballot and shall hold office for one year or until their successors are elected and qualified. The term for officers shall begin on the date of their election. All minutes and other official records are the property of the Youth Unit and shall be promptly transferred to the newly elected and qualified officers within 30 days after the election. Non-compliance with terms herein shall be considered conduct that is inimical to the best interests of the NAACP, meriting disciplinary action pursuant to Article X.