1.   State associations (including any state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia) requesting membership in NOSAC must meet the following criteria to be considered for membership:

• The association must have a paid Executive Director, CEO or equivalent, who exhibits a “passionate connection” to the mission of NOSAC

• Their association may represent services to adults as well as services to children

• Their association may have public sector members, but the predominant membership of the state association must be private sector providers

2.      The Association wishing to be considered for membership in NOSAC may communicate a request for consideration to any NOSAC member. 

The NOSAC member shall bring the request to the next membership meeting for review. Bearing a request for consideration of membership does not imply an endorsement for the party being considered.The request for membership is subject to review and approval by existing NOSAC members. 

3.       The Executive Director, CEO, or equivalent shall serve as the participating member of NOSAC. 

4.      The member association must be current in paying their dues to be considered a member in full standing. Members will have access to all information on our web site, will vote, and will be responsible for periodically assessed fees. 

5.       Any member may be evaluated, at any time, for reconsideration of membership by the NOSAC members. 

6.       The membership of NOSAC may, from time to time, may amend the eligibility or considerations for membership. 

Relationship to Nationals
AFFILIATION OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO NOSAC 

1. NOSAC is an association of state association Directors. We value that identity.

2. We also value our relationships with national organizations who support our mission, and we appreciate their willingness to partner with us to achieve common goals. Towards that end, NOSAC welcomes national organizations with related missions, interests and goals.
• Affiliates will be listed on the NOSAC website as such.
• Affiliates do not pay dues.
• Affiliates participating in the Public Policy (Spring) conference of NOSAC will be assessed participation and/or registration fees.
• Affiliates may be invited to participate in other NOSAC meetings or conferences.
• Affiliates cannot attend NOSAC Membership Business Meetings.

Original Guidelines adopted by the Membership
November 11, 2000
Florida