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Governance Policies

In July 2016, the NARP Board of Directors adopted the use of the Board Policy Governance model to guide and direct its actions and deliberations.

Board Policy Governance is an organizational model crafted by John Carver.

In accordance with the Board Policy Governance model, the NARP Board of Directors has adopted the followed specific policies:

Governance Process Policies - Revised to 7-2-19
Board - Management Delegation Policies - Revised to 3-30-19
Executive Limitation Policies - Revised to 7-2-19

Ends Of The Organization - Revised to 7-2-19
- President/CEO Plan Of Action - Revised to 1-26-17

"It is an honor to be recognized by the Rail Passengers Association for my efforts to strengthen and expand America’s passenger rail. Golden spikes were once used by railroads to mark the completion of important rail projects, so I am truly grateful to receive the Golden Spike Award as a way to mark the end of a career that I’ve spent fighting to invest in our country’s rail system. As Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, it has been my priority to bolster funding for Amtrak, increase and expand routes, look to the future by supporting high-speed projects, and improve safety, culminating in $66 billion in new funding in the Bipartisan infrastructure Law."

Representative Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
March 30, 2022, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his years of dedication and commitment to passenger rail.