Policy Section:   Board Process		Policy Number:  BP-9
Policy:   Committee Chair:  Position Description		Date Approved:  April 24, 2003
		Last Date Reviewed: Nov 2007
		Last Date Revised:
		Number of Pages: 2

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1.    Authority:
The Committee Chair is accountable to the Board.  The Committee Chair serves as the official communication link between the Board and that Board committee.

Committee Chairs who are not Board members are invited to attend Board meetings to keep the Board updated about the committee’s work.  If unable to attend Board meetings, these Committee Chairs submit a report to the President for review, discussion, and/or decision at the Board meeting.

2.    Appointment
The President recommends the chair of each standing committee to the Board for approval, at the first regular Board meeting following the AGM.  

3.    Responsibilities:
The Committee Chair:
a)    Chairs each committee meeting
b)    Sets committee agendas
c)    Ensures that committee minutes are recorded and distributed to committee members
d)    Ensures that the committee complies with AWNA Bylaws and policies
e)    Communicates the Board’s goals and annual objectives in order to assist the committee in developing its annual objectives
f)    Ensures that committee members follow the committee terms of reference
g)    Facilitates the effective functioning of the Board committee
h)    Presents committee recommendations for discussion and/or approval at Board meetings as required
i)    Prepares a report for the Annual General Meeting that describes progress towards committee objectives

4.    Requirements:
The Committee Chair attends meetings of the Board committee to which he or she is appointed, and fully participates in committee discussions, decisions, and recommendations to the Board.



5.    Term:
The President recommends the chair of each standing committee to the Board for approval, at the first regular Board meeting following the AGM.  Each Committee Chair serves a one (1) year term, unless otherwise specified.  The President may recommend a Committee Chair for the position for additional terms.  The Board ratifies all appointments and reappointments.

The President selects the Committee Chairs using Board preference and/or area of expertise as a guide.  Board members must indicate their preference for Committee Chair appointment immediately after the AGM.

6.    Support:
The AWNA reimburses Committee Chairs for expenses according to AWNA policy.

7.    Evaluation:
The position of Committee Chair is evaluated as part of the annual review of Board Process Policies.