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ARTICLE
IX: COMMITTEES
Section 1. Appointment.
Standing
and special committees, except the Committee on Nominations, shall be
appointed by the President. They shall assume such duties as are specified
in these bylaws and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board
of Directors.
Section 2. Committee Appointments.
The
duties and numbers of the newly appointed committees shall be decided
upon by the President after consultation with the Executive Board. In
collaboration with said Board, the chairperson shall recommend additional
committee members.
Section 3. Committee Authority.
The
designation of committees and the delegation thereto of authority shall
not operate to relieve the Board of Directors, or any individual Director,
of any responsibility imposed upon it by law.
Section 4. Term of Office.
Each
member of a committee shall continue as such until the next annual meeting
of the Association and until a successor is appointed, unless the committee
shall be sooner terminated or unless such member shall cease
to qualify as a member thereof.
Section 5. Vacancies.
Vacancies
in the membership of any committee may be filled by appointments made
in the same manner as provided in the case of the original appointments.
Section 6. General Guidelines.
Chairperson. One member of each committee shall be appointed as chairperson. The chairperson will report the progress of the committee to the members of the Association and the Board of Directors at the annual meeting of the Association
Guidelines. Each committee must adopt guidelines that are consistent with these bylaws and rules adopted by the Board of Directors.
Quorum. A majority of the members of any committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the acts of the majority at any regularly called meeting when a quorum is present shall be the acts of the committee.
- Resolution—Mail Vote. A resolution of a committee may be considered by mail vote upon the written request of the chairperson except as otherwise provided in these bylaws. Such resolution shall be presented to every member of such committee through the mail and shall become the official action of that committee if a majority of the entire membership of that committee gives their written affirmative approval thereof.
Section 7. Standing Committees.
- Bylaws Committee.
The Bylaws Committee shall consist of at least three (3) active members of the Association in good standing.
It shall be the duty of this committee to review these bylaws at least once a year, suggesting changes if necessary. Suggestions shall be reported to the Executive Board and Board of Directors of the Association.
Any suggested changes to the bylaws shall be first submitted to the Bylaws Committee for study and evaluation, and they will then comment to the Executive Board and Board of Directors of the Association.
- The Bylaws Committee shall make the necessary revisions to keep the written record of the bylaws current with amendments duly adopted.
Membership/Chapter Committee. The purposes of this committee are to assist in the recruitment of new members and in the retention of existing members, as well as to assist in the recruitment and approval of newly defined chapters. With information provided by the headquarters of the Association, the chairperson of this committee shall review all applications submitted for membership in the Association, consulting with committee members as deemed necessary. Recommendations will be forwarded to the headquarters of the Association for necessary action.
Professional Development Resource Council. The Professional Development Resource Council will be composed of, but not limited to, three (3) members and one (1) chairperson. The main focus of this Council will be the development, monitoring, and maintenance of the educational programs of the Association. Guidelines and goals will be developed by this Council in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
Committee for Recommended Practices. The Committee for Recommended Practices shall be responsible for the formulation and professional development of practical information for the purpose of raising the level of practice within the Central Service Materiel Management discipline. The committee shall represent a diversity of experience, interest, and professional background in order to ensure accurate, well-rounded documents.
Past Presidents’ Advisory Committee. All Past Presidents shall automatically become members of the Past Presidents' Advisory Committee. The chairperson shall be the Immediate Past President. The Committee shall advise and assist the President, the Executive Board, the Board of Directors, and/or committees of the Association by carrying out such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to it by the President, Executive Board, and/or Board of Directors of the Association.
- Nominating Committee. See Article X, Section I of these bylaws.
