Advisory Council

Members of the Advisory Council shall possess the desire to serve the community and support the work of the Corporation by providing expertise and professional knowledge.

Members: Jim Thompson; Dr. Don Edwards; (more members TBA).

The Executive Director shall be an ad-hoc member of all committees.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee and the other duly designated and appointed committees shall have and exercise the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the Corporation;

Members Executive Committee: Elected Officers plus Director Crockett

Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee is responsible for interviewing prospective Directors; it shall also be responsible for interviewing and recommending people to fill vacancies on the Board during the year. The Nominations Committee shall prepare a slate of officers to be nominated for office and voted upon at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors.

The Nominating Committee shall be responsible for -

(a) establishing and reviewing job descriptions for members of the Board of Directors;

(b) determining the competencies required on the Board of Directors and evaluating the composition of the Board of Directors prior to annual officer election;

(c) interviewing potential candidates, with the Executive Director, and preparing recommendations for people to fill vacancies on the Board;

(d) insuring orientation of new members of the Board of Directors;

(e) recommending participation criteria for members of the Board of Directors;

(f) establishing annual performance review criteria for the Board of Directors;

(g) preparing a slate of officers to be nominated for office and voted upon at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors; and

(h) making recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval when necessary.

Members Nominations Committee: President Cook; Chairperson/Vice- President Brown; Director Dennis; Director Edwards; and Director Seaton.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall be responsible for -

(a) preparation and monitoring of an annual budget;

(b) obtaining and approving an annual audit of the books of the Corporation;

(c) communicating with investment managers;

(d) reviewing the performance of investment managers;

(e) periodically reviewing the Corporation’s investment guidelines;

(f) general management, investment, reinvestment, and sale of the assets of the Corporation;

(g) conducting appropriate due diligence for the purpose of accepting or declining all gifts offered to the Corporation, except gifts of cash, or goods or services that will be used in the regular business of the Corporation; and

(h) making recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval when necessary.

Members Finance Committee: Chairperson/Treasurer Jerrolds; President Cook; Vice President Brown. 

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee shall review personnel and compensation policies. The Human Resources Committee shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval when necessary.

Members Human Resources Committee: President Cook; (more to TBA)

Planning and Objectives Committee

The Planning and Objectives Committee shall be responsible for facilitating the development and periodic evaluation of the Corporation’s strategic plan. This committee shall also be responsible for structural, organizational and legal functions of the Board of Directors and Advisory Council. The Planning and Objectives Committee shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval when necessary.

Members Planning and Objectives Committee: President Cook; Vice President Brown; and Chairperson/Director Dennis.

Development Committee

The Development Committee shall oversee the planning and coordination of all fund raising efforts for the Corporation. The Development Committee shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval when necessary.

Members Development Committee: President Cook; Secretary Silliman; and Chairperson/Director Seaton.

Community/Media Relations Committee

The Community/Media Relations Committee shall be responsible for assisting and supporting the Corporation’s projects and programs through the press, promotions, and community outreach. The Community/Media Relations Committee shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval when necessary.

Members Community/Media Relations Committee: President Cook; Chairperson/Secretary Silliman; and Director Seaton .

Term of Office: Each member of a committee shall continue as such until his or her successor is appointed, unless the committee shall be sooner terminated, or unless such member is removed from such committee, or unless such member shall cease to qualify as a member of the Committee.

Chairperson

The President shall appoint one chairperson to each committee unless otherwise specified in our by-laws. The chairperson shall appoint other members of the Committee; provided, however, that no person who is not a member of the Board of Directors or Advisory Council may serve on any committee without the prior consent of the Board.