02/03/2026
Charges:
Attend the HOD meeting in New Orleans, LA from May 15-17, 2026.
The number of required committees is determined by the volume and content of resolutions submitted. Each Reference Committee has responsibilities both prior to the annual HOD meeting and onsite during the meeting:
Prior to the meeting:
Review all resolutions assigned to your committee.
Contact resolution sponsors for additional information as requested by the chair. Report this information back to your committee.
Chairs and Members attend a virtual committee orientation.
During the meeting:
All Reference Committee members are seated on stage during their respective hearing and then again on the final day of the HOD to present their committee’s report back to the HOD.
Carefully listen to ALL testimony, take notes which will assist you during deliberations, and any other duties assigned by the chair.
After the hearing concludes, the reference committee will meet privately to deliberate and develop a recommendation to the HOD for each resolution based upon what the committee feels is the will of the House.
On the third and final day of the HOD, chairs and members join your committee on stage to present your report to the delegates.
Time Commitment:
2-6 hours leading up to the HOD meeting (resolution review, orientation)
2-3 hours for each committee’s hearing
2-6 hours in developing the report of recommendations
