The Executive Committee is a committee of the Board of Governors. It is comprised of 12 member officers of the Association (elected by the Board of Governors) and four staff officers (in an advisory capacity) who when meeting as this Committee, does so as officers of the National Association with the goal of implementing the objectives, policies and programs set by the Board of Governors. The committee reports to, and is subject to instructions from, the Board of Governors. The committee shall meet at least three times each year.