The ATE is governed by an elected Board of Directors. Board members represent school and college based teacher educators, educational agencies, and state and regional units of ATE, such as NATE. The officers of NATE are President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Board meets quarterly to address educational issues, set policies, and oversee the administration of ATE. State and regional units of ATE elect delegates who meet annually to study resolutions and set policies for the Association. Governance of the Association is carried out by appointed standing committees.

The Nevada Association of Teacher Educators Constitution and Bylaws:

Article I Name of the Unit

The name of the unit is the Nevada Association of Teacher Educators (NATE).

Article II Purpose

The purpose of NATE is to uphold the goals and purposes of ATE, to form linkages with pre K-16 schools designed to improve teacher education, to provide a forum for discussion of issues related to teacher education, to undertake teacher education improvement projects, and to promote sound teacher education programs.

Article III Membership

Section 1- Definition NATE's membership is open to all Nevada teachers, administrators, teacher educators, and persons interested in teacher education.  Section 2- Classification Categories of membership in NATE are: Regular members; life members; distinguished members; retired members; and student members.  Guidelines for these are determined by ATE definitions. Membership is encouraged from public and private schools, universities and colleges, and the state department of education to achieve balance among various entities. Section 3- Dues The membership year is the fiscal year, July 1-June 30.  The dues structure is as follows: Regular: $10 per year Student: $5 per year Life: $200 one time payment Retired:  $5 per year Distinguished:  No dues

Article IV Executive Board

Section 1- Officers and Delegates The following officers will be elected: President (elected as President-elect), ExecutiveSecretary, Treasurer, National Delegate (University-based), National Delegate (school-based) and alternate National Delegates, one University-based and one school-based. In addition, the outgoing President will serve a two year term as Past President. Section 2- Qualifications All officers and delegates must be members in good standing of ATE and NATE at the time of their election and during their terms. Balance among various membership entities will be sought in the nomination and election of officers (university, school, state department of education). Section 3- Terms of Office Officers will serve for a two year term to be in effect at the beginning of the fiscal year. Section 4- Nominations/Election Procedures Nominations will be solicited at the Spring NATE annual meeting. All candidates must be members of NATE in good standing. Ballots will be mailed to all NATE members in good standing, received, and tallied by the conclusion of the fiscal year. Section 5- Duties A. The President shall chair the annual meeting, act as a spokesperson for NATE, represent NATE at the Council of State Presidents, attend the annual meeting of ATE, and present an annual report of Unit activities to the ATE office within a month of the end of the year's operation. B. The President-elect shall plan the NATE annual meeting. C. The Executive Secretary shall record the minutes, undertake correspondence tasks, and  prepare/implement the membership drive. D. The Treasurer shall maintain the membership roll, collect dues, deposit funds, and pay bills. E. The National Delegates, serving for a period of two years, shall represent NATE at the ATE Annual Delegate Meeting. They will report the proceedings of the Delegate Assembly to the state unit annual meeting. F. The Past President shall be assigned duties and responsibilities on an ad hoc basis.  Section 6 - Vacancies Should vacancies occur in offices other than the office of President, the President will appoint a member to fill the unexpired term.  The Past President will assume the Presidency if a vacancy occurs in the office of President. Section 7 - Meetings A. NATE will hold at least one regular meeting per year. All current members will be eligible to vote at the meeting. A quorum at regular meetings shall consist of at least five members. B. Executive meetings may also be held, for which there will be a prepared agenda, minutes, and treasurer's reports.  A quorum at executive nmeetings shall consist of at least three members, including the President or the Presidents proxy. C. NATE will hold an annual spring meeting. The President will chair the meeting. Business will be conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order. A quorum will consist of five members. All current members will be eligible to vote at the meeting.

Article V Committees

Standing committees will be elected at the annual meeting of the unit as they are required. Members will serve for a one year term. Ad hoc committees will be appointed by the President as the need arises. A list of responsibilities of each committee will be approved at the time of the committee formation. Permanent standing committees are the Membership and Program Committees.

Article VI Autonomy

NATE is autonomous in all matters that do not conflict with the ATE BYLAWS.

Article VII Amendments

Amendments to the NATE Constitution shall be submitted to the membership at a regular meeting for discussion. Further discussion shall take place at a subsequent meeting, at which time ballots will be distributed to all voting members and shall be passed by a ballot vote of 2/3 of the members voting.

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