Credentials Committee

The Credentials Committee shall consist of seven (7) members and shall include at least two (2) MEA Board members (appointed). Must be MEA RA delegate. Responsible for the accreditation of delegates and alternates at the meetings of the RA. The decision of the Credentials Committee shall be final unless overruled by the RA. It will hear appeals from local associations on RA delegate seating loss if the Dues Transmittal Policy and Minority 3-1(g) representation are not adhered to and will consider appeals from locals that do not comply with Minority 3-1(g) representation requirements at the region level as stipulated in a region’s bylaws. Members of the Credentials Committee are required to be RA delegates.