PEC Executive Committee: shall provide the chairperson with advice regarding session agendas, rules, and accreditation. The Executive Committee shall also serve as the Nominating Committee to prepare a slate of candidates for the office of chairperson-elect. The committee shall promote annually at least one faculty development program for PEU members. The membership shall consist of the chairperson, the chairperson-elect, and the immediate past chairperson. The head of the PEU, the administrator responsible for DESE and NCATE accreditation process, and the Director of Secondary Education are non-voting ex officio members. (PEC Bylaws)