Advisory Groups

NACCHO's committees and workgroups are a primary and recognized vehicle for identifying the opportunities and challenges facing LHDs and the field of public health at large. 

Current applicants will hear from NACCHO about their appointments in early June. Click here for more information on how to apply.

Contact advisorygroups@naccho.org for more information.

Advisory groups are made up of staff from LHDs around the country. NACCHO's 41 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."

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.

Not all advisory groups are recruiting in 2013, a list of those are available here

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