The term of office for the Regional Executive Committee shall run concurrently with their other office terms, with the exception of elected members who shall serve for two-year staggered terms. The Regional Executive Committee shall serve as an advisory board for the Region Chair in guiding the affairs of the region and shall have responsibilities and powers conferred in these bylaws. The Committee shall develop activities and programs for Region VII which are consistent with the goals and objectives of National Council and the wishes of the regional membership. The Immediate Past Chair shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Regional Executive Committee to advise and counsel the Chair and other members of the Committee. The term of office shall coincide with that of the current Chair.
Members are eligible for renomination and election to successive terms without restriction.
The Program Committee shall consist of the Committee Chair appointed by the Chair of Region VII, and two or more members appointed by the Committee Chair in consultation with the Regional Executive Committee. The Regional Chair may serve as Program Committee Chair. The committee shall solicit invitations to host the next regional annual meeting and present results of solicitation at the regional annual meeting. The Nomination and Elections Committee shall consist of a Committee Chair appointed by the Region VII Chair and two members appointed by the Committee Chair. The responsibilities of the committee are to establish the nominations and elections procedures for the offices of Chair and Secretary-Treasurer.