Charges to Committees and Committee Chairs
Chairs
It is expected that the chair of a committee shall, in consultation with the president of NWACC, set committee agendas, call meetings as needed, lead discussions, take or review meeting notes, report to the board on matters discussed or resolved by the committee, and select a vice chair/chair elect. The chair shall consult with the committee and the president of NWACC on programmatic changes under the committee’s purview, including timelines and procedures but may act on behalf of the committee in such matters if consultation cannot be undertaken in a timely fashion.
Awards Committee
The Awards Committtee is charged to: (1) review and (if needed) amend the guidelines of the Joanne R. Hugi Excellence Award; (2) announce the award within NWACC and solicit submissions; (3) select and announce the winning submission; (4) present the winner with a commemorative plaque and moderate a presentation on the practice at the annual NWACC conference.
Conference Committee
The Conference Committee is charged to: (1) identify a theme for the annual conference; (2) identify topics for conference sessions; (3) assist with the recruitment of speakers and other session leaders; (4) moderate sessions at the conference; (5) periodically review the format of the conference and suggest changes as needed.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is composed of the Executive Committee plus two at-large members appointed from the Board. The Finance Committee is charged to: (1) supervise the annual external review or audit of NWACC finances and report results to the Board; (2) work with the President and Treasurer to prepare an annual budget proposal to the Board and monitor periodic financial statements to insure compliance with budgetary guidelines; (3) review NWACC's investment strategy and portfolio status bianually and re-set the allocation as needed; (4) recommend investment policy modifications to the Board as needed; (5) review the compensation of the President of the Corporation periodically and make adjustments as needed; (6) periodically review NWACC's fiscal activities and responsibilities to insure compliance with Board-mandated objectives.
Grants Committee
The Grants Committee is charged to: (1) review and amend the guidelines of NWACC grant programs; (2) announce grant programs and timelines to NWACC and solicit submissions; (3) evaluate grant proposals and select winners; (4) announce winners to NWACC; (5) review and amend guidelines of the Outstanding Project Award; (6) evaluate funded projects and select the Outstanding Project each year; (7) present the winner with a commemorative plaque and moderate a presentation at the annual NWACC conference; (8) periodically evaluate NWACC grant programs and recommend changes, terminations, or continuations to the Board.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is charged to: (1) review the guidelines for admitting new members to NWACC and recommend changes to the Board as needed; (2) evaluate prospective members (whether or not they have applied for membership); (3) select candidate institutions to recommend that the Board invite to join NWACC; (4) periodically review the impact of adding members and report findings to the Board.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is charged to: (1) identify a slate of one or more candidates for Executive Committee or Officer vacancies; (2) determine whether or not candidates will stand for election; (3) offer a slate of candidates to the Board and report on the outcome of elections.
Workshop Committee
The Workshop Committee is charged to: (1) solicit potential workshop topics from the Board; (2) decide which workshops NWACC should offer and in what sequence; (3) review feedback from workshop participants; (4) periodically review the workshop program and amend it as needed.