Quality of Life Committee Policy Rules

6. Quality of Life Committee (Revised 03-17-15) Purpose:

a. To promote quality social, economic well-being for retired school personnel.

b. To provide information on available services to address problems involving health and wellness, welfare, personal and financial safety and quality of life.

c. To promote information regarding retirement transitions.

Responsibilities of the Committee:

d. Monitor developments in Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, sharing critical information with members through regions and locals.

e. Gather information concerning elderly safety and health issues.

f. Work with other agencies on issues affecting the elderly (i.e. AARP, Alliance for Retired Americans, NC Coalition on Aging).

g. Study proposed legislative initiatives in the General Assembly that will impact the quality of life of senior citizens, keeping members informed of the details of these initiatives and the Committee’s assessment of them.

h. Facilitate workshops in cooperation with NCAE on pre-retirement, retirement and transitional issues for retirees/potential retirees.

Responsibilities of the Chair:

i. Submit relevant articles for Panorama, website, monthly bulletin, blog, etc.

j. Call meetings of the committee which ay be in person, by conference call or virtual.

k. Represent the committee on the NCRSP Executive Board.

l. Submit a report to the President quarterly. The report should outline the pertinent activities of the committee during the period.