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NLPES Overview and Site Map

The National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES) is one of ten staff sections associated with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). NLPES includes employees of state legislative agencies engaged in program evaluation or performance auditing. The purpose of the National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES) is to advance the profession of legislative program evaluation and performance auditing and to provide members with relevant training, opportunities for exchanging ideas and information, and recognition for superior performance.

We invite you to explore the following information regarding our staff section:

• NLPES Home Page
• NLPES Contacts
• About NLPES   (Who we are, how we operate, and links to member organizations)
  • Introduction to NLPES
  • Awards
  • By-laws
  • Committees
    • Executive Committee
      • Officers' State Assignments
      • Meeting Minutes
      • Sub-Committees
  • History
  • Member States and Key Contacts
• Question of the Month (Respond now! Share your office's best practices!)
• Research Resources   (Your one-stop place for help in project research)
  • Best Practices
  • NCSL Listserves
• Training Resources (Your source for information on NLPES Conferences, NCSL Training, and in-service  training)
• Annual Meeting
• Fall Training Conference
• Legislative Staff Management Institute
• NLPES News (Our periodic newsletter, hot off the virtual press)
• NLPES Listserve (Join our e-mail discussion group for information, help, advice, and group therapy)
• Employment Opportunities (Moving on and moving up -- opportunities are listed here)