We are a professional organization
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The NJEA Family
The membership, which is represented
by all employee categories in
the schools, is the highest governing
body in the Association and the only
group with the power to amend the
Association’s constitution.
Delegate Assembly
The Delegate Assembly (DA) determines
Association policy, approves
the annual budget, sets the dues,
and acts upon reports of the officers,
executive director, and committees.
The DA is comprised of the presidents
of the county associations and
other delegates elected on a proportional
basis within the counties.
The term of office is two years. The
Assembly meets fives times yearly.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is made
up of the officers, representatives
elected from each county, and
representatives from other units
of representation. This committee
meets monthly to execute the policies
and to transact the business of
the Association. The term of office
of Executive Committee members is
three years.
Officers
The Association’s officers are the
president, vice president, and secretary
treasurer. Each is elected for a
two-year term and may be elected
for an additional term of two years.
Committees
The Association has more than 50
standing committees whose responsibilities
are to make recommendations
to the Delegate Assembly on
specific items of Association policy.