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Purpose/Function of the Audit Committee
In
concert with those duties defined in the bylaws, The Audit
Committee shall be responsible for:
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The Audit Committee reviews
AIAT financial records to confirm that funds have been
properly receipted and expended.
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Once each year, (or more often
if necessary and requested by the Executive Committee), the
committee meets to review AIAT financial records as maintained
by the Executive Director. The committee will send an agenda
to the Executive Director at least 14 days prior to the
meeting, so the Executive Director can have all necessary
documents available for review. The committee will meet at
the Executive Directors office.
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The committee examines
receipts, checks, bank statements, etc to determine current
balances and to assess the overall state of AIAT financial
records.
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The chair prepares a written
report of the findings and presents an oral report of the
findings to the board of directors. At conclusion of the
report, a motion is needed to accept the committee's findings.
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The Committee Chair will
submit a written report by the President’s request for
inclusion in the Executive Committee meeting packet.
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Carry out the tasks assigned
to them by the board of directors.
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Purpose/Function
of the Bylaws Committee
In concert with those duties
defined in the bylaws, The Bylaws Committee shall be responsible
for:
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The Bylaws Committee shall
consider the advisability of bylaw amendments and amendments
to the Articles of Incorporation, hear or review all proposed
amendments and make recommendations to the board of directors
of amendments to the bylaws and/or the Articles of
Incorporation.
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Carry out the tasks assigned
to them by the board of directors.
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Purpose/Function of the Convention Committee
In concert with those duties
defined in the bylaws, The Convention Committee shall be
responsible for:
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Suggest speakers
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Solicit
sponsorships
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Work closely with
the Executive Director to select the convention theme,
continuing education classes and hours offered, and finalize a
schedule.
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Fill in the
volunteer schedule
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Carry out the
tasks assigned to them by the board of directors.
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Purpose/Function of the Committee
In concert
with those duties defined in the bylaws, the Company Advisory
Committee shall:
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Act as liaison
between the Insurers and the Board of Directors of AIAT in
exchanging information, soliciting Company and/or Membership
opinions of matters pending before the Board, and addressing
areas of concern of either entity.
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Purpose/Function of the Committee
In concert
with those duties defined in the bylaws, The Education Committee
shall be responsible for the following:
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Ethics Committee
Purpose/Function of the Committee
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In concert
with those duties defined in the bylaws, The Ethics Committee
shall be responsible for the following:
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Maintain and
review the ethical standards of the association.
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Interpret the
ethical standards to the membership and the public
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From time to time
if needed, propose revisions, deletions and additions to the
ethical standards to the board of directors for its approval.
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Carry out the
tasks assigned to them by the board of directors.
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Fundraising Committee
Purpose/Function of the Committee
In concert
with those duties defined in the bylaws, The Fundraising
Committee shall be responsible for the following:
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To work with the
Executive Director in establishing a fundraising plan that
incorporates a series of appropriate vehicles, such as special
events, direct mail, product sales, etc.
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To take the lead
in certain types of outreach efforts, such as chairing a
dinner/dance committee or hosting fundraising parties, etc.
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To monitor
fundraising efforts to be sure that ethical practices are in
place, that donors are acknowledged appropriately, and that
fundraising efforts are cost-effective.
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Oversees
development and implementation of the Fundraising Plan;
identifies and solicits funds from external sources of support.
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Carry out the
tasks assigned to them by the board of directors.
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Purpose/Function of the Committee
In concert
with those duties defined in the bylaws, The Convention
Committee shall be responsible for the following:
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Handles finding a
course but Executive Director responsible for the contract.
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Also responsible
for ordering signs, trophies, and getting hole sponsors
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Finding volunteers
to work at the course.
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Carry out the
tasks assigned to them by the board of directors.
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Committee
Reports To:
AIAT Board
of Directors when in session. The Executive Committee when
the board is not in session.
Purpose/Function of the Committee
In concert
with those duties defined in the bylaws, The Legislative
Committee shall be responsible for the following:
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The committee, in
concert with the Executive Committee, annually develops a
legislative agenda for the Board of Directors’ adoption. This
agenda is then used to monitor, evaluate and recommend to the
Board positions on state and federal proposed legislation and
regulations.
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The Legislative
Committee will keep the Executive Committee apprised of the
status of important legislation.
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The Legislative
Committee will appoint a liaison to work closely with the
Fundraising Committee to keep them apprised of the status of
important legislation.
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The AIAT lobbyist
takes direction from the Legislative Committee with approval of
the Executive Committee.
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The chair will
designate one or more individuals to testify to committees of
the State Legislature taking into consideration any
recommendation of the AIAT lobbyist.
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The greatest
degree of activity will occur during the period of the biannual
legislative session.
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The committee may
draft proposed legislation and prepare testimony for various
committees of the State Legislature, subject to the approval of
the Executive Committee;
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The Committee, by
the President’s request, will submit a written report for
inclusion in the Executive Committee meeting packet.
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The committee will
submit updates and articles to the Executive Director as news
develops throughout the year.
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Carry out the
tasks assigned to them by the board of directors.
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Members of the committee are expected to
attend the committee meetings.
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Members of the committee will report back
to their respective chapter with Legislative updates.
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Purpose/Function of the Committee
In concert
with those duties defined in the bylaws, The Membership
Committee shall be responsible for the following:
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Recommend new and
innovative membership recruiting and benefit programs.
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Actively develop
programs for the solicitation and retention of membership.
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Work in concert
with the Executive Director to promote, market and monitor the
feasibility and benefits of existing membership programs.
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Periodically
review and make recommendations to the board for any revisions,
additions, or deletions to the membership application.
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Work closely with
Chapter Presidents in recruitment.
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Carry out the
tasks assigned to them by the board of directors.
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Nominating Committee
Purpose/Function of the Committee
In concert
with those duties defined in the bylaws, The Nominating
Committee shall be responsible for the following:
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Solicit and
encourage competent members to run for the Board of Directors.
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Prepare and
submit, in accordance with the AIAT's bylaws, nominations for
officers and members of the Board of Directors for election that
year. The following points are usually considered in the
selection of candidates:
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All nominees must
be members of the association.
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Select each
candidate with due consideration to: type of member, geographic
representation, experience within the profession and
association, and chapter and related involvement.
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Nominate at least
one candidate for each of the elective offices.
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The committee
shall inform all nominees of the duties of the offices for which
they have been nominated and secure their consent to serve.
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Carry out the
tasks assigned to them by the board of directors.
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