Councils County Meetings and Staffing Thank you UNHCE Advisory Council Operating Procedures 14 Members 12 individuals who represent the educational needs of the county selected through a nomination process ID: 1024935
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1. UNH Cooperative Extension Advisory Councils:County Meetings and Staffing
2. Thank you!UNHCE Advisory Council Operating Procedures
3. 14 Members:12 individuals who represent the educational needs of the county (selected through a nomination process)1 County Commissioner1 Legislative Delegation memberMembership
4. Role of Advisory Council MembersBe an advocate with stakeholders, legislators and partnering organizationsIdentify needs and wants of county citizens on which to base educational programmingBe an ambassador for communications/public relations and marketing Assist in the recruitment, employment and evaluation of Extension Field Specialists and County CoordinatorsProvide input on budget preparation and attendance at county commissioners/county delegation hearings in support of the Extension budgetAttend Extension workshops in support of educator efforts and to learn more about individual programmingParticipate in orientation and other educational opportunities
5. Typically meet six times per year(insert meeting dates, times and location)Meetings
6. Elect a chair, vice-chair, secretary and financial reporterSubcommittees:Public Awareness Team(insert those active in your county)Officers and Subcommittees
7. Made up of county representatives (all 10 counties) and 2 at-large members as well as a CARET representative (Council of Agriculture Research Extension and Teaching (ex officio).Meets 2-3 times per yearRole is to guide and promote UNHCE by offering guidance to UNHCE Administration on appropriate issues.State Advisory Council
8. Housed in countiesSpecialized, focused disciplineWork regionallyPlan and implement high quality, impactful programmingMajority of funding from state and federal funds (75%)May supervise program coordinatorsIdentify and seek out UNH faculty/staff to work withContribute effort to grant projectsSubmit county and state-wide reportsServe on organization-wide committeesRegional Field Specialists
9. County-focused in support of local programsMainly 4-H and Nutrition ConnectionsMajority of funding from county (up to 75%)Implement local programming and coordinate activitiesSubmit county reportsOccasionally support state-wide events (when county clientele are participating)County Program Coordinators
10. Housed in campus departmentsMost hold terminal degreesApplied research and teaching Work statewide supporting field workFunded through grants, state and federal moniesState Extension Faculty
11. All program staff report regularly and submit a written annual report to council on efforts and impactsThey are expected present their annual accomplishments to CouncilCouncil completes staff evaluation (Program Team Leader in attendance)Council recommends promotion for Field Specialists onlyAdvisory Council Role in Staff Evaluation
12. Questions?
13. The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. University of New Hampshire, U.S. Department of Agriculture and N.H. counties cooperating. extension.unh.edu