Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management-Committee and Task Force Chair Orientation

Committee and Task Force Chair Orientation

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The document is an orientation for AADSM committee and task force volunteers. It explains the organization’s committee structure, including Executive Committee, Board/Presidential Committees, Standing Committees, and Task Forces, and clarifies each group’s purpose and limits of authority. In general, committees and task forces help advance AADSM’s strategic plan but cannot act independently; their recommendations must be approved by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee can make decisions between Board meetings but must report its actions to the Board and cannot contradict existing policy. Board committees address specific Board policy issues, while Presidential Committees focus on issues chosen by the President and end with the President’s term. Standing Committees and Task Forces address membership interests and submit recommendations to the Board.<br /><br />The orientation also describes the roles of committee leadership and support staff: chairs guide the group, support participation, and work with staff; members complete assigned work and attend meetings; board liaisons connect committees to the Board; staff liaisons handle logistics, minutes, agendas, and reports; and the Executive Director coordinates communication and support across the organization.<br /><br />Several important reminders are emphasized: the Board must approve recommendations, the President is the only official spokesperson for AADSM, and volunteers should feel comfortable reaching out to staff and leadership for help. Meeting rules include requiring quorum, reviewing conflicts of interest, approving recommendations by vote, and keeping meetings focused. Recommendations should be made through motions, seconded, and voted on using majority rule.

Keywords

AADSM

committee structure

task forces

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Presidential Committees

Standing Committees

volunteer orientation

quorum

conflicts of interest