1. LEADing into “Policies and Procedures”
National Ski Patrol
LEADing into “Policies and Procedures”
As stated in it’s Introduction, NSP Policies and Procedures are intended to meet the following objectives: .
It is recommended that officers and education advisors have a good understanding of the P&P’s in regards to the performance of their duties.
How well do you know the leadership structure? 10 sample positions have been chosen on the chart on the next slide. Click on any of the 10 blue highlighted positions. Quiz yourself to see if you knew the information provided on the link! Return to the chart and continue to click on any of the highlighted positions.
This is only an introduction….see if you can find the answers to your own questions in the P&P.
Pull up the Policies and Procedures and follow along…..
go to NSP website >sign in >Member Resources >Governance > Policies and Procedures 2018
*to communicate official NSP policies in a format designed for locating relevant information easily
*to guide NSP officers and volunteer program staff in the performance of their duties
*to provide a structure and catalyst for reviewing and revising NSP policies

2. NSP Leadership Organization
Assistant National
Chair
National Chair
National Board of
Directors
National Legal Advisor
Nat. Program
Directors
OEC
OET ID
MTR
Standing Committee of the Board Governance
Finance
Planning
Professional Division Director
Awards
Avalanche
Nordic
Certified
Division Program Supervisor
Region Program Administrator
Patrol Representative
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3. Who elects the National Chairperson?
Elected by the national BOD (Board of Directors):
The election of the National Chair shall take place as one of the first orders of business each year at the January meeting after a quorum has been seated
Any BOD may file as candidate for the position.
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4. The BOD is elected by active members and serve a three year term with a two-term limit. There are 13 on the board (4 elected one year, 4 second year and 5 the next). Members serve on one of the three standing committees - Governance, Finance, or Planning. Division directors are also assigned to one of these committees.
1. How can members affect change? With an RFA- Request for Board Action.
WHAT’S THAT ??
2. Can any member listen to the general business portion of the BOD meetings?

5. An RFA is a Request for Board Action:
It is a proposal for National Board consideration. Any member in good standing may submit an RFA
Members are encouraged to review all RFAs pending for board consideration.
(NSP web>Member Resources>Board Info> RFAs ) Forms are also available at this address or Member Resources>Forms and Documents >RFA
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6. YES
The general business portion of the meetings is open to any member
Members may access information regarding these meetings including agendas, packets, and documents, on the NSP website
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7. c.) Suggestions for program improvement at the national level.
What They Do - -
National program directors shall determine a format and frequency schedule for division program supervisors to collate and report: a.) Division quality management data; b.) Goals and objectives for program improvement at the division and region levels; and
c.) Suggestions for program improvement at the national level.
see P&P for a complete list in the Appendices
All programs will have an appendix section in the P&P
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8. MSA, DSM, Red Merit Star, LCA?
Which are NSP Awards-
MSA, DSM, Red Merit Star, LCA?
MSA- Meritorious Service Award and LCA Leadership Commendation Award.
Other information may be found in P&P Chapter 12. Award forms are at the NSP site>Member Resources>Forms and Documents
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9. Who appoints ITs (instructor trainers)?
The Division Program Supervisor appointment is made by the division director according to division bylaws.
It is recommended that the division director consult with the outgoing division education program supervisor and the national education program director to determine the needs of the program in the division, and to solicit names of suggested replacements
Who appoints ITs (instructor trainers)?
DIVISION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR appoints, trains and supervises ITs based on need. Recommended ratio is one IT to 10 instructors
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10. Who appoints ITs (instructor trainers)?
The Region Program Administrator is appointed by the Region Director (in discussion with the Division Program Supervisor)
Among other responsibilities
implements instructor training programs (which may include instructor continuing education and/or recertification clinics )
Who appoints ITs (instructor trainers)?
SEE the Division Supervisor Slide (it’s the Division Supervisor!)
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11. How does a part-time paid patroller register?
The Professional Division is a management-based unit composed of ski patrols throughout the United States that have corporate registrations with the NSP. A delegate administers each region
How does a part-time paid patroller register?
 A part-time paid patroller is defined as an individual who is paid FICA wages by ski area management to work a part-time schedule during that area's ski season. This person may be included in the Professional Division patrol if the full-time paid patrollers are registered in the Professional Division. Otherwise, the part-time paid patroller should register with the geographic division
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12. WHY must a PR/PD be knowledgeable of the JSOU ?
Which position needs to be approved by area management— Patrol Director or Patrol Representative?
The NSP patrol representative must be approved by area management or public lands administrator
WHY must a PR/PD be knowledgeable of the JSOU ?
The Joint Statement of Understanding is between the NSP and NSAA. It specifies that a patrol once established is under the control of the area management and must abide by the policies and procedures of area management.
For more information on the JSOU go to the NSP website>Member Resources>Governance. It will also include material on MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding) between NSP and other organizations.
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13. What is the Governance committee?
The Governance Committee is one of the three standing committees of the board of directors, and is comprised of members of the board and division directors, and may include NSP members-at-large. The Governance Committee supports the board by developing and recommending processes and information that allow the board to operate more efficiently and strategically.
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14. Do divisions receive a part of Alumni dues?
Yes The annual dues for alumni membership are $30 (as of 2017), $10 of which is sent to the division for disbursement in accordance with the division policy
What must a DD do to have NSP pay for a National level officer to travel to a division meeting or event?
When travel by a national officer, program director, or national advisor to a division for any division meeting or event and reimbursement from the NSP is expected, there must be an invitation from that division director to that specific staff member or officer for reimbursement to occur. Further requirements are listed in this subsection.
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