Religious Services - North Carolina Department of Corrections

10/17/07 Religious Services(7) duplication of existing services(c)THE CHAPLAINS STEERING COMMITTEE(1) General. The Steering Committee is authorized to assist the North CarolinaDepartment of Correction with improving Chaplaincy Services and religiousactivities within the Division of Prisons. The Committee shall be called the“Chaplains Steering Committee” and shall function through the Director ofChaplaincy Services.(2) The purposes for which this Committee exists are:(A)(B)(C)(D)To facilitate the discussion of on-going administration and ministerialtask/concerns with the larger body of chaplains;Work with the Director of Chaplaincy Services in coordinating andfacilitating communication between the chaplains, members of the NorthCarolina Religious Advisory Committee and with Division of PrisonsAdministration;To be responsible in conjunction with the Director of Chaplaincy Servicesfor the planning of regular meetings, annual training and activities forChaplaincy Services.To identify the priorities and objectives of Chaplaincy Services and tofilter and focus ideas for presentation on the total body of Chaplains by:(i)(ii)Evaluation of priorities and objectivesConduct annual needs assessment(3) MEMBERSHIP STRUCTUREThe membership of the Steering Committee is composed of the Director ofChaplaincy Services and chaplains (Islamic, Female, Regional Chaplains,Regional Representatives, Female Institution, Youth Community-Funded,Volunteer Chaplain and At-Large Members) of a total of 18 members. Committeeappointments will be staggered to ensure continuity. Before nominating arepresentative, the nominator must communicate with the nominee to confirm thenominee’s willingness to serve if elected. No nominee can be nominated unlessconfirmed prior to the election.Page 8 of 9 Chapter H .0100