Officers have additional responsibilities.
Develop policy alternatives essential to the mission of the association, including issues related to nursing practice and workforce issues, and recommend to the Board for action. Establish a plan of operation for carrying out its responsibilities. Establish a communication mechanism to insure timely input from CMAs on emerging practice and economic issues. Establish a mechanism for identifying and accessing experts on particular practice and economic issues who can inform the Congress. Develop and adopt nursing practice standards and guidelines for board approval.