Professional Capacity Committee Minutes - January 7, 2004

NC Association of County Directors of Social Services

Professional Capacity Committee

Meeting Minutes

January 7, 2004

 

 

Members Present: Earl Marett, co-chair; Sarah Bradshaw , co-chair; Jerry Rhodes , Sharon Hirsch, John Eller , Laura O'Neal, Staff present: Donna Pygott and Keri McManus

 

The meeting was called to order at 11:45 AM at the NCACDSS office in Raleigh . Earl and Sarah reviewed with the committee their discussion of Article XII of the Association's bylaws with Larry Johnson and Sharon Scott . The following rough draft of proposed bylaw amendments was present to the committee:

 

Article XII – District Representatives

Propose to vote on District Representative annually – as nominated by the Association Nomination Committee (Seek input from Professional Capacity Committee)

 

Propose 6 Representatives vs. 10

 

Define Duties:

• Act as primary conduit in the region for disseminating information involving the Association
• Serve on Executive Board - attend meetings and bring issues from represented counties
• Assist Planning Team at Regional Meetings in recognizing new/retired directors
• Serve on Nominating Committee
• Attend Board Retreat and attend any orientation
• Attend special county DSS events when requested to do so
• Assume other duties as assigned by President or other Executive Office
• Serve on Professional Capacity Committee

 

Discussion of dividing the state into six regions was favorable – NE, SE, NC, SC, NW, and SW. Additionally, it was recommended that a new District Representative Orientation by offered at the Annual Board Retreat. The committee chairs will continue to work on enhancements for formal proposal to the Executive Board by the end of March. Also, per Pres. Larry Johnson's request, the committee chairs will discuss this with the Executive Brd. on January 8, 2004 to get their input on the efforts being pursued regarding District Representatives.

 

New Director Notification

Further discussion of a “New Director Notification” took place. The suggestion was made to make contact with both the Institute of Gov. and State Personnel to determine how they can assist in encouraging counties that are recruiting new directors to notify both the Association and the State Office as soon as an appointment is made.

2004 Association Event Calendar

Donna presented the committee with a copy of the 2004 event calendar. The committee instructed staff to send a copy of the calendar to the State DSS office and gain a copy of the state's training schedule for distribution as well.

 

New Director Orientation

The committee shall discuss the New Director Orientation at the next meeting. The orientation will take place on June 9 in Raleigh .

 

Mentor Assignments

Sarah discussed the assignment list with the committee. Regarding the Burke County DSS vacancy, a couple of directors were recommended as possible Mentors. The committee co-chairs will make the contacts to complete this assignment.

 

Committee Scope of Work

Sarah and Earl reviewed the committee's work assignment guideline listed in the Association's strategic plan. Many of the goals have been met. It was discussed that focus on staff retention and strategies for recruiting staff should be switched to the Personnel Committee. Committee co-chairs will discuss with Larry Johnson and the Personnel Comm. co-chairs.

 

Director Training (Certification) Program

Some discussion was held concerning the Director's Training Program (certification). Gary Nelson with the UNC School of Social Work and the State DSS office had some past discussion about creating a program within the School of Social Work. The committee will gather information for further discussion. Jerry will bring details of previous work that has already been accomplished. The Committee will begin to devote some time to this subject.

 

With no further business to discuss the committee adjourned at 1:00 PM.