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2022-23 National UNITY Council (NUC)
Executive Committee Application
This application is for National UNITY Council (NUC) members who are interested in running for a regional area representative position on the NUC Executive Committee. Members petitioning must be in good standing in order for their name to be on the ballot.
For those individuals who are plan to run virtually, should submit their 2-minute campaign video by June 1, 2022. Criteria for good standing is as follows:
Representatives of youth councils in Good Standing:
-Youth Council Constitution and Bylaws submitted
-Letter of Resolution
-Completed one project in the past year
-Submit an annual youth council report at https://forms.gle/EuzEXGucXTtXNNVKA
-$100.00 affiliation fee
Individuals in Good Standing:
-Letter of support from a tribal leader
-Annual Report (community service completed within the year) at https://forms.gle/EheLmPwQodeUHEtAA
-$50.00 affiliation fee
Criteria for those running for a Co-President (Female and Male) position:
-Must be in good standing
-Must have previously served as an Area Representative on the NUC Executive Committee
DEADLINE to submit petition is June 8, 2022, 5:00pm (Mountain Standard Time)
UNITY 2022-23 Annual Membership Report
Every year, UNITY requires a report on behalf of your youth council as part of the membership requirement. Individuals, whom are without a youth council can submit through this application as well. Along with the yearly report, fees must be submitted by the designated deadline in order to be eligible vote during the National UNITY Council Business Meetings, at both the National and Midyear Conference, and to be eligible for perks for being a part of the network. Perks may include, but not limited to, youth council materials, resources, network contacts and eligibility for awards.
Youth Councils in good standing must have:
-Youth Council Constitution and Bylaws submitted (one time)
-Letter of Resolution (one time)
-Completed one project in the past year
-Submit a Annual Youth Council Report
-$100.00 affiliation fee
Individuals in good standing:
-Letter of support from a tribal leader
-Annual Report
-$50.00 affiliation fee
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