General Guidelines

initiatives and programs in order to promote greater job satisfaction and corporate identity

among the civilian workforce while fostering morale and excellence in the workplace. The CAB

will not advocate or represent personal agendas, individual complaints or grievances. Individual

complaints and grievances brought to the attention of the CAB will be directed to their

appropriate forum. CAB responsibilities shall not overlap with the responsibilities of the Human

Relations Council (HRC). The mission of the HRC is to advise the Commanding Officer, serve

as liaison for the Command Civil Rights Program, in addressing human relations issues

surrounding affirmative action and diversity, and to prevent discrimination and harassment. The

CAB will transmit issues brought to the attention of the CAB that are properly addressed by the

HRC, to the HRC.

b. Report. The CAB will report to the Commanding Officer. This Instruction provides a general

framework for the CAB. Charters, bylaws or standard operating procedures within the

guidelines established by this Instruction will be developed by each CAB and approved by the

Commanding Officer.

7. PROCEDURES.

a. Membership. Each CAB will be composed of voting members and a voting team leader, all

appointed by the Commanding Officer. Each CAB will define a quorum. The team leader shall be

selected by the Commanding Officer from the civilian workforce and serve a one-year term.

Membership for the remaining members, will be determined on an annual basis, subject to

managements' and the individuals' desires. Each CAB may have standing members based on

position. Each CAB will develop participatory standards and a process for the removal of

members, if necessary. Servicing Command Staff Advisors/Human Resources Specialists will serve

as advisors to the CAB.

b. CAB Subcommittees. Each CAB may establish standing or special subcommittees. Civilian or

military members may volunteer, with approval of their immediate supervisor, for appointment

by the CAB to serve on subcommittees.

c. Meetings. It is recommended that CAB meetings be held at least once a month.

d. Communication. Effective bi-directional communication is a vital component to the effective

functioning of the CAB. Each CAB shall communicate its mission, the events it sponsors and

the successful initiatives it has accomplished or is focusing on. CAB marketing strategies should

employ the use of the following media:

(1) CAB Websites.

(2) Town Hall/Directorate/Command All-Hands Meetings.

(3) CAB Fliers or Newsletters.