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The committee on communications, press and publicity shall:

seek to promote media content consistent with fundamentals NAACP goals which include the elimination of racial isolation and fear and the furtherance of multiracial and cultural understanding.

wok to eliminate employment segregation and discrimination in those industries, [comprising the communications arts and sciences] (radio, telephone, television, motion pictures, cable television).

seek to ensure Black minority ownership and control of print and electronic media - both hardware and software.

monitor local and national media, especially advertising performance.

provide the National Office with research and date on those local businesses engaged in communications arts and sciences.

seek to ensure that all people have a meaningful right to choose from and have access to a variety of high quality telecommunications goods and services at reasonable cost.

endeavor to secure publicity for the work of the Unit and the Association in the local press and on radio, television and other media.

attempt to interest persons in charge of local news media on conditions affecting minority groups.

seek to counteract derogatory and erroneous statements in local news media about Blacks and other minority groups.

be responsible for forwarding to THE CRISIS items covering Unit activities and important local affairs.

act as far as possible as an agency for the promotion and sale of THE CRISIS. No publicity shall be released without first being approved by the President of the Unit.

Community Coordination

The Committee on Community Coordination shall enlist the support of other community organizations on issues affecting the interests of African Americans and other communities of color.

Education

The Committee on Education shall:

seek to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory practices in public education

study local educational conditions affecting minority groups

investigate the public school system and school zoning

familiarize itself with textbook material there from which is racially derogatory

seek to stimulate school attendance

keep informed of school conditions and strive to correct abuses where found

investigate the effects of standardized and high stakes testing practices

teacher certification

promote parental involvement in education

aim to be a center of popular education on race the race question and in the work of the Association

Finance

The Finance Committee shall consist of the President, Treasurer, and at least on other member. It shall study the financial needs of the Unit and shall be responsible for drafting an adequate annual budget.

Freedom Fund

The Freedom Fund Committee shall plan and conduct fund-raising activities, entertainment and other projects, for local and national purpose within the scope of the Association's program. It shall work closely with the Finance Committee

Health

The Health Committee shall:

work to promote, protect and maintain the health of African Americans

assess the health needs of the community

advocate for the equal access to health education, care, treatment and reach for all Americans

sponsor health-related activities such as health forums, fairs and workshops highlighting issues of importance to people of color

support health initiatives of the Association

Legal Redress

The Legal Redress Committee shall

investigate all cases reported to it

supervise all litigation in which the Unit is interested

keep the National Office and the Branch informed on the progress of every case. It shallnot give general legal advise

Membership and Life Membership

The Membership Committee shall:

work throughout the year to maintain and increase the membership of the Association

be responsible for planning and organizing the annual membership campaign

be responsible on a continuous basis for soliciting new members and for securing renewals

initiate all possible means to obtain Life Members and sponsor a continuing program towards this end

Political Action

The Political Action Committee shall

seek to increase registration and voting

work for the enactment of municipal, state and federal legislation designed to improve the educational, political and economic status of minority groups

seek the repeal of racially discriminatory legislation

work to improve the administration of justice

work to secure equal enforcement of the law

keep the National Office and the Unit informed of all proposed legislation which affects minority groups. The committee shall be nonpartisan and shall not endorse candidate for public office.

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Religious Affairs

The Religious Affairs Committee shall include ministerial and lay religious leaders who are members of the Unit. It shall:

promote an educational program designed to give moral and ethical interpretation to the civil rights struggle

interpret the work of the Association to organized religious groups of all faiths

enlist the support of such organized religious groups for membership, fundraising, and the struggle for equality and full civil rights

provide recourse assistance for religious education and social action activities, associated with the improvement of race relations

Youth Work.

The Committee on Youth Work for State/State-Area Conference shall consist of all Youth Council Advisor, Youth Council Presidents and five (5) persons appointed by the State/State-Area Conference President. The Committee on Youth Work for Branches shall consist of the Youth Council Advisor(s), Youth Council President(s), and five (5) persons appointed by the Branch President. The Youth Council Advisors and the Youth Presidents shall choose the chair of the Committee. The Youth Work Committee shall develop and coordinate the programs of the senior and youth groups.

The Branch Committee on Youth Work shall turn the names, address and membership dues of youth solicited by the Branch over to the appropriate National Office recognized youth group, if any, in their Community. The Youth Work Committee shall monitor the youth membership in the Branch. If there is no local youth unit recognized by the National Office, the Committee shall recommend the Branch apply to the National Office for a Youth Charter and organize the appropriate youth group.

Women in the NAACP

State/State-Area Conferences, Branches, Prison Branches and Young Adult Councils of the Association organize Women in NAACP a9WIN) committees subject to the control of the Executive Committee and to such rules and regulations as the Board of Directors may enact. WIN committees shall consist of a chairperson and/or Co-Chairperson and at least three (3) other members. WIN shall address within the framework of the NAACP, civil rights issue affecting women and children and shall carry out other civil and cultural activities to enhance membership and provide financial support to the Branch

Armed Services and Veteran's Affairs

The Committee on Armed Services and Veterans Affairs shall:

seek to establish a working relationship with those agencies an government, national, state and local, having the responsibility in the affairs of members of the various Armed Services and Veterans ant to see that the programs to which they are responsible are administered fairly and justly to members of the minority community

study conditions pertaining to veterans and members of the Military Service and their dependents and/or survivors in the community

serve as a center of information on matters affecting the members of the Active Military, Reserves, State National Guard and Veterans

maintain a repository of materials, information and forms to be used in assisting veterans and/or dependents of veterans and military personnel with their problems

receive and act on all complaints relative to acts of discrimination on account of race, color, creed, or denial of benefits to which they are entitled because of discrimination

prepare a quarterly report on committee activities to be submitted to the Executive Committee of the Unit and the National Director of Armed Services and Veterans Affairs

Economic Development

The Committee on Economic Development shall implement local efforts and support national programs to preserve and expand economics empowerment among African-Americans and other communities of color by:

researching and establishing relationships with private and public entities

supporting the work of the National Office in monitoring the progress and activity of private and public entities designed by national programs

implementing local efforts to promote the growth of business ownership

increasing employment and job creation

encouraging business development and home ownership

Housing

The Committee on Housing shall

study housing conditions in the local community

receive and seek to address complaints of discrimination

oppose all restrictive practices whether public or private

dissemination in housing

Labor and Industry

The Labor Industry Committee shall seek ways to improve the economics status od minority groups by:

working to eliminate discriminatory employment practices in industry and government, wage differentials based on race, unequal opportunities for training, promotion and unfair dismissals

encouraging greater participation in the trade union movement

working to end discriminatory practices in labor unions

securing the enactment of state and federal fair employment practices legislation

working for improved opportunities in vocational and apprenticeship training

Young Adult Committee

The committee shall consist of the Youth Unit(s) Presidents and at least five (5) other members appointed by the Branch President. It shall be the function of the Young Adult Committee to:

support all branch activities

stimulate interest through advocacy training and solicit membership of 25-35 year olds

create a multi-directional mentorship program (Branch to Young Adults and Young Adult to Youth Units) to serve as support bridge from Youth and College to Branch participation

provide networking and social opportunities for young adults in the local community

encourage the participation of young adults in all activities and leadership within the Branch

Prison Branch

The Prison Branch Support Committee shall support the work of the Prison Branch in accordance with Article VIII, Section 6 (1-11)

All Standing Committee shall report in writing each month to the Executive Committee at its regular meetings