COMMITTEES
All current, active paid members of the Chapter are eligible to serve on a committee. Additional criteria may be required for some committees. Most committee deliberations are accomplished by phone, fax, or email, with the exception of the Audit Committee and the Budget Committee.
All Chairs are designated by the Chapter President. Membership requirements, if any, are listed below with the descriptions.
Ad Hoc Committee - Policy Manual
Review and Update the Manual
Athenian Dialouge Committee
Plans Athenian Dialouge hosted by the Chapter (usually held in January)
Audit Committee
Reviews the Chapter's bank account(s) annually during the month of November. Their findings shall be reported to the membership at the February meeting.
Budget Committee
Comprised of current year Treasurer, President Elect and members and assists in the preparation and presentation of the fiscal year budget.
ByLaw Committee
Reviews and recommends amendments to the membership in odd numbered years.
Clerk (Member) of the Year
Nominates City Secretary of the Year and Member of the Year and works in cooperation with the nominee to prepare the TMCA, Inc., Clerk of the Year submittal by the required deadline.
Holiday Celebration Committee
Plan, coordinate and host holiday program held in December.
Legislative Committee
Convenes during legislative years (odd). Reports and presents significant bill changes to the membership.
Membership Committee
Maintains communication with members regarding matters of interest and importance and develops a program to increase and maintain membership.
Nominating Committee
Comprised of Immediate Past President and two members; Nominates officers for consideration by the membership for the upcoming year. Nominates officers for consideration by the membership for the upcoming year.
Records Management Workshop
Plans Records Workshop held in odd years.
Scholarship Committee
Reviews applications and approves or denies the requests as well as coordinates fundraising efforts to fund upcoming scholarships.
Technology/Website Committee
Reviews, recommends changes; Maintains Lone Star Chapter website and any social media accounts.