ACCT

Inviting member trustees to serve on ACCT Board Committees has expanded membership participation in the governance of the Association, while bringing new ideas and expertise to committee deliberations.

Committees for 2009 will be formed before the first of the year. Member trustees are asked to indicate their interest in serving as an associate committee member for a one-year term by November 7, 2008. Those interested in serving should submit the 2009 Associate Committee Interest Form indicating committee preferences (if only one choice is listed and you are not selected to serve on the committee of your choice, you may not be placed on another committee unless a second and third choice are stated). If you wish to include comments relating to your committee choices and areas of expertise, you may fill this in under the Comments section of the form. Each request must have a letter of nomination from the individual board supporting the appointment to an ACCT committee.

ACCT Committees seeking volunteer members are:
• Diversity
The Diversity Committee ensures leadership for the involvement of historically underrepresented diverse populations within the governance activities of ACCT. It promotes respect for and acceptance of diverse individuals and promotes awareness and educational opportunity for underrepresented populations. It advises the ACCT Board by strengthening the links with the minority membership, identifying issues that require member input, and recommending strategies to gather input.
• Finance and Audit
The Finance and Audit Committee is responsible for monitoring executive compliance with fiscally related Policies and Bylaws, reviewing the annual budget, the financial audit, establishing procedures for the periodic audit of Association programs and services, and reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Governance and Bylaws
The Governance and Bylaws Committee is responsible to review resolutions related to the governance of the Association, amendments to the Bylaws, and the Board Policies. In fulfilling this charge, the Committee helps ensure that the Board of Directors is fulfilling its role to represent the member boards in determining and demanding appropriate organizational performance through its written governing policies.
• Member Communications and Education Committee
The Member Commu tions and Education Committee is responsible for evaluating and making recommendations to strengthen the Boards links with the membership; identifying issues that require member input; and recommending strategies to gather input. Additionally, they evaluate and make recommendations to strengthen current ACCT education programs, and recommend
additional programs that promote effective board governance through advocacy and education.
• Public Policy
The Public Policy Committee is charged with reviewing public policy issues and recommending positions to the Board of Directors, and where appropriate, to the Joint Commission on Federal Relations.