(a) The National Network of Directors Council (Council) enhances the effectiveness of the Network by--
(1) Planning for inter-center coordination, dissemination, and diffusion activities;
(2) Providing leadership to ensure cohesiveness for overall Network functions;
(3) Promoting the adoption and adaptation of curriculum materials;
(4) Maintaining liaison with dissemination systems described in Sec. 412.32;
(5) Convening at least twice a year; and
(6) Planning for and participating in an annual meeting of CCCs that includes activities such as displays of current curriculum materials from each CCC, inservice training sessions, and hands-on experience with new technologies in vocational and technical education. This meeting must be held in a different region each year.
(b) The Council is composed of the six CCC directors and a liaison from the Department. One of the CCC directors serves as chair for the Council and has responsibilities for submitting minutes of Council meetings to the Secretary. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 2402(c))