Section 1:

The oversight of this organization shall be with an Ad Hoc committee of 6 members of the National Council for the Social Studies appointed by the NCSS president.

Section 2:

The NCSS Executive Director shall be an ex-officio voting member of the Advisory Council. A staff member from External Relations and Council Communications should be attendance to advise but not vote.

Section 3:

Each of the six appointed members shall serve a three-year term, renewable once.

Section 4:

At least three of the appointed members of this body shall be full-time secondary school teachers with at least 5 years' experience whose primary teaching responsibilities are in the field of social studies.

Section 5:

The National Rho Kappa Advisory Council shall be an official entity of NCSS and therefore all regulations, rules, and by-laws concerning representation and behavior pursuant to such committee will apply.

Section 6:

A Chair of Advisory Council shall be selected by the president in consultation with the group. The Chair shall serve a one-year term which can be renewable once.

Section 7:

The Chair of the Advisory Council shall preside at all meetings for this body and report annually to the Board of Directors of NCSS.

Section 8:

Members of the Advisory Council shall share the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the council except for those specifically stated otherwise. These obligations shall include but not be limited to: disseminating information to local chapters in their regions, encouraging and stimulating active chapters, and encouraging formation of new chapters, and serving in full capacity of the organization.

Section 9:

Rho Kappa Advisory Council meeting shall be held once a year at the NCSS national conference. All other meetings or correspondence are at the discretion of the members and the Chair of this council.