 Uniform membership requirements and a common dues structure for its affiliates were adopted by the NCC in April 1967.In August 1967, delegates from 67 local welfare rights organizations met in Washington, D.C. and adopted a constitution that was drafted by the PRAC staff and had been adopted by the NCC, thus forming the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO).Johnnie Tillmon became the first chair of the NWRO.