Committee Purpose
It will be the purpose of any standing committee appointed by the Board of Directors to assist the board to govern more efficiently. A committee not designed to do staff work. Committees will be used to investigate, deliberate and analyze special issues on behalf of the board.
Establishing Committees
The President with ratification by the BOD shall establish such standing and/or special committees deemed necessary to conduct the business of FYSA. Further, the President is authorized to select the Chairperson of Committees, with ratification by the BOD. The Chairperson of each committee shall select the committee members with ratification by the BOD.
Term
The Standing Committee and Chairperson shall serve for one year, ending at the AGM, except if the Chairperson is an elected official, who shall remain the Chairperson until their term is over. The President may reappoint the same Chairpersons at the AGM at his/her discretion.
Duties & Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of Standing Committees shall be defined by the BOD, within the Standing Committee section of the Rules, and who shall give to the Committees specific authority for the development of policies and procedures. These policies and/or procedures shall become part of the FYSA Rules, subject to ratification by the BOD. Modification, changes, deletions, or additions to policies and/or procedures shall be within the authority of the Committees, requiring approval of the BOD.