About Cadet Advisory Councils
The follow Information provides an overview of the intent, structure, and operation of the National Council and Cadet Advisory Councils as a whole.
Governing Documents:
CAPR 52-16 (Cadet Program Management, Chapter 3: Cadet Advisory Councils)
CAPR 39-3 (Award of CAP Medals, Ribbons, and Certificates, p 16, Section 21-j. Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon)
CAPP 52-19 (Cadet Advisory Council Guide)
NCAC Constitution and Bylaws (10 January 2008)
An Outline of Basic Parliamentary Procedure (Prepared by Douglas M. Case from Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edt., 2001)
Parliamentary Motions Guide (Chart Based on Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edt., 2001)
Purpose
Cadet Advisory Councils have Three main purposes:
1. To provide an organization where cadets gain leadership experience at higher organizational levels.
2. To Aid the commanders in monitoring and implementing the Cadet Program.
3. To Make recommendations for improving and running the Cadet Program.
In addition, Cadet Advisory Councils function to Provide a means of reciprocal communication for cadets for the sharing of announcements, developments, and other official information.
NCAC Mission
"Representing cadets across the nation and advancing cadet issues to increase the cadet program’s effectiveness through demonstrated professionalism, representation, and action."
NCAC Vision
“The National Cadet Advisory Council: the organization’s leading cadet representatives relaying communications, hearing concerns, examining the issues, and promoting new ideas for all levels and aspects of Civil Air Patrol.”
NCAC Mottos:
"Representing Cadets Across the Nation"
&
"Leading the Forefront of Today's Cadet Program"
Composition of the Council
The National Council is composed of the Senior Advisor, three elected offices: The Chair, Vice Chair, and Recorder; and a Primary and Assistant representative from each of the eight regions.
(The NCAC is a 17 cadet member body; the positions of Vice Chairperson and Recorder are filled by an election amongst the Region Representatives.
CAC Echelons
Consideration of Ideas
The NCAC considers ideas that are brought forth as new business during regular meetings of the Council.
This Council meets formally each month, typically on the first Sunday, via teleconference.
The NCAC meets in person twice a year at the Summer and Winter National Board Meetings.
Implementation of Ideas
The implementation of NCAC ideas is accomplished through one of three paths. Determination of which implementation path depends upon the level and complexity of the idea and the impact that it will have on the program.
The three paths are:
1. An Executive Order by the National Commander
2. An Agenda item approval by the National Executive Committee and/or the National Board
3. Direct implementation by the Corporate Team.
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