Advisory Groups

Made up of staff from local health departments (LHDs) around the country, NACCHO's 42 advisory groups ensure that member input informs the organization's projects and priorities and work toward NACCHO's vision of “health, equity, and well-being for all people in their communities through public health policies and services.”

Why join? Advisory group members have the opportunity to:

Network with peers from across the country;
Engage in professional development;
Participate in nation-wide debates on hot topics in public health; and
Shape the direction of the national organization representing LHDs.

How to Apply

Application Submissions for the 2010 Advisory Group Appointments Have Closed

The advisory group appointment process takes place annually each spring. Applications for the 2010–2011 cycle have closed. Applicants will be notified of their appointments in late August 2010.

Advisory Groups 101

NACCHO has four different types of advisory groups: executive committee, standing committees, committees, and workgroups. Each advisory group performs a certain role for the association. Their roles are as follows:

Executive Committee conducts the ongoing affairs of the association between the meetings of the Board of Directors, and periodically updates the Board with a summary of the work it has done during the year. All Executive Committee members serve in the interest of the entire NACCHO membership.
Standing Committees are responsible for ensuring NACCHO's effective operation as a membership association and enhancing NACCHO's infrastructure to achieve its mission.
Committees work from a broad level to assure that NACCHO's work is aligned with the current strategic map. They also ensure coordination between workgroups with related content areas.
Workgroups function at a more specific level and serve in an advisory capacity for NACCHO projects. Each workgroup reports to a relevant committee.

A list of NACCHO's advisory groups, along with their descriptions and the time commitments required to serve is available here.

Each advisory group has a set list of roles and responsibilities outlining expectations for , . If you are interested in serving on an advisory group, please review these documents.

2009 Orientation Materials

View Slidecast and Download Orientation Packet

Each year, NACCHO provides orientation for advisory group members to give an overview of the association's work, the purpose and function of the advisory groups, and an opportunity to hear the experiences of seasoned participants. The 2009–2010 orientation is now available to view via slidecast on this Web site using the link below. This link will also take you to a page where you can download current orientation materials including a strategic map, a list of member responsibilities, and more. More »

Staff Contact: Maggie English, Program Assistant
menglish@naccho.org, (202) 463-8174

Updated: March 2010