Black Affairs Advisory Council           
National Committees
Commitee  Members  Duties
Affirmative Action Kenneth Johnson, Dededrick Rivers,  Review and synthesize Agency data and information provided by the membership to track EEO trends;

Develop recommendations regarding how the Agency can address EEO issues; and report its findings and recommendations to the Coordinating Committee.
Bylaws Cheryl Mitchell,
Kenneth Johnson
Take ongoing responsibility for reviewing the BAAC National Charter and insure the bylaws and suggest changes by the Bylaws Committee or Coordinating Committee (CC) is consistent with the Charter;

Revise the bylaws as directed by the Coordinating Committee; and submit revised bylaws or amendments to each CC member.

Conference Planning MaryEllen Hunter, Tracy, Linda-Clayton-Powell, Kenneth Johnson Obtain workshop speakers for BAAC’s National Training Conference;
Develop a training cadre (list of BAAC members that are proficient trainers/speakers and indicate their address, contact information and area of expertise); and assist Planning/Coordinating BAAC Quarterly Meetings
Commemorative/Special Programs Tyrone Wright Coordinate a minimum of one national activity for Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration and Black History Month;

Coordinate Sharing SSA Knowledge With My Peers Week activities; and w
rite articles for the BAAC newsletter.
Communications Carol Martin,
Marita McDavis,
Sarah Talley
Review all BAAC Communications prior to giving it to the Internet/Intranet Committee for posting to the BAAC web site;

Review data from the Chairperson prior to publication or distribution; and coordinate and publish a national newsletter.

Finance Program and Planning Margaret Rawls,
Linda Clayon-Powell
Assist in Coordinating Quarterly Meetings and events;

Coordinate the selling and distribution of BAAC wear items; and report the results to the Coordinating Committee.
 Internet/Intranet Troy Gardner,
Angela Simington,
James Johnson
Post information timely and accurately to the web site;

Develop links and techniques to display BAAC information;

Solicit ideas from the Coordinating Committee on a regular basis; and advise the Coordinating Committee and membership of any significant changes.

 Minority Health

Coordinate a minimum of one national BAAC activity for Sickle Cell Anemia & Bone Marrow Awareness Month,Diabetes, Cancer, etc.; and write articles for the BAAC newsletter/website.
 National Expansion James Johnson
Dederick Rivers,
Kenneth Johnson
Sarah Talley
Cheryl Mitchell
Linda Clayton-Powell 
Plan and coordinate methods for recruiting and retaining members;

Work with the membership in forming chapters and resolving any problems promptly;

Distribute information to members, chapter and the Coordinating Committee; and prepare articles for the BAAC newsletter.

Community Outreach Sarah Tally,
Marita McDavis
Coordinate national activities for BAAC in the Community Day.

Utilize the Office of Communication to obtain and distribute agency data to all chapters and the Coordinating Committee; and  prepare articles for the BAAC newsletter/website.