Board & Committees Overview
The NRHA is a member-driven organization. We do not mean this in a "bumper sticker" way. Our members truly do direct staff so that together we are making a difference in the health and health care options of rural Americans. Members tell staff what events they want to attend, what policies they want to enact or change and what resources are needed to improve the health of millions of rural Americans.
All members in the association have the opportunity to take this leadership role and direct the voice for rural health. One only needs to get involved in our leadership structure, our boards and committees, as outlined below. For more information about any of these boards and committees or to learn how to serve in any of these positions, contact NRHA staff.
Elected Positions
Positions or representatives on the Board and Congress are elected by members of the association according to the position's requirements during our annual elections each fall.
Board of Trustees has responsibility for the supervision, control and direction of the affairs of the association; determines its policies or changes therein within the limits of the bylaws; actively pursues its purposes; maintains policies for the conduct of its business as deemed advisable; and may, in the execution of the powers granted appoint such agents as it considers necessary.
Rural Health Congress is the policy-making body of the association. With a broad grassroots representation reflecting the concerns of the NRHA's membership, it passes the official policy positions of the association.
Journal Editorial Board determines all matters pertaining to content and organization of the Journal of Rural Health and, upon recommendation of the Managing Publisher or Managing Editor, determining matters pertaining to layout and design
Standing Committees - Appointed Positions
The President of the NRHA in consultation with the staff selects standing committees. They are selected from a large pool of interested NRHA members based on their personal and professional background as well as their geographic location. Again, if interested in any of these positions, please contact NRHA staff.
Government Affairs Committee oversees and supports the legislative and regulatory activities of the Association. Each Constituency Group (CG) Chair is allowed to appoint one committee member. The President of the NRHA may add other members.
Membership Committee oversees the recruitment and retention strategies for the association, including periodic review of the membership dues and benefits structure.
Minority and Multicultural Health Committee works to ensure proper cultural competency and sensitivity to rural racial and ethnic minority populations in NRHA activities. This committee also develops a strategy to increase racial and ethnic minority membership in the association and develops content and planning for the Annual Minority and Multicultural Conference.
Annual Conference Planning Committee develops and plans the NRHA Annual Conference, including overall purpose and theme, program sessions, key presenters, and overall conference schedule. Assists with identifying and contacting concurrent session topics and presenters.
Planning Committees for Other Conferences help plan the several other conferences of interest to our members including the Critical Access Hospital, Rural Health Clinic and the Quality and Clinical Conferences. Interested members can sign up to help plan activities at these events.
There are many other ways to use your talents to improve the health of 62 million Americans. Please let us know what ways you would like to help.
