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Rethinking the Bylaws: The Overlapping Duties of Youth VP and Youth Coordinator in NRNA NCC USA
The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) NCC USA, like many organizational bodies, relies on its bylaws to guide its structure and function. However, a close look at certain aspects of these bylaws, particularly concerning the roles of the Youth Vice-President (VP) and the Youth Coordinator, reveals ambiguities that can lead to functional overlaps and potential conflicts. The Current Bylaws at a Glance: Article 36.2 elucidates that vice presidents will oversee one or more departments. Notably, the President decides these assignments, taking advice from the Executive Board. Subsequently, Committees and task forces operate under these departments. Specifically, the Department of “Youth Empowerment, Education, and Student Affairs” is designated with the Youth VP as Chair and the Youth Coordinator as Co-Chair by default. Article 42b reaffirms the leadership role of the vice presidents, citing them as departmental heads, a point rooted in the earlier mentioned Article 36.2. Article 52 sheds light on the Youth Coordinator’s duties,