This technical assistance handbook is designed to serve local educators, vocational education administrators, and advisory committee members as a guide and an initial source of information in the establishment and maintenance of local advisory committees. The handbook highlights the policies and procedures of the Idaho State Division of Vocational Education and provides suggestions for organization and operation of advisory committees. The guide is organized in three sections. The first section is the Idaho organizational chart for advisory committees; the second section spells out vocational education policy. General policies and procedures are outlined in the third section, which covers the following processes for advisory committees: purpose, structure, organization, functions, membership, organizing and conducting meetings, and suggestions for preparing agendas. Nine appendixes provide authorization for the establishment of a vocational advisory committee, suggested operating policies, and samples of the following: letter of request to serve, letter of appointment, news release from school board, news release from advisory committees, certificate of membership, and certificate of appreciation. (KC)