The following committees are created by the Board and shall be referred to as Standing Committees. Each such committee shall only have the authority conveyed to it by these By Laws or by resolution of the Board. Each Board member shall be required to actively serve on one (1) Standing Committee and only one. The Chair has the power to appoint Board members to a committee if all slots are not filled by volunteers. All committees shall meet at least monthly unless the committee Chair determines there is no business which needs to be discussed. Under no event shall a committee meet less than every three (3) months.
1.Finance – The Finance committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer and shall becomposed of two (2) additional Board members, preferably the treasurers from both MCLA & MCPA. The Committee shall assure that the Board fulfills its financial responsibilities, selecting a CPA to perform financial reviews or audits and review financial statements and budgets.
2.Personnel – The Personnel Committee shall be chaired by a Board member and shall be composed of two (2) additional Board members. The Committee shall assure that the Board fulfills its review of the President/CEO and is to assist the President/CEO in determining staffing needs and creation of job descriptions and remuneration. For purposes of management and accountability, all staff will be hired and fired as necessary by the President/CEO. All staff will report to the President/CEO.
3.Media Committee – The Media Committee shall be chaired by a Board member and shall be composed of two (2) additional Board members. This committee will advise Staff and the Board concerning decisions regarding all media issues including but not limited to public relations, marketing and marketing planning, media buys, trade shows, sales and related issues concerning the promotional activities of Mendocino County. Interested members of MCPA member organizations are welcome to join this committee with prior Board approval.
4.Visitor Services Committee – The Visitor Services Committee shall be chaired by a Board Member and shall be composed of at least two (2) additional Board Members. This committee will advise staff and the Board concerning decisions regarding all visitor services issues including but not limited to fulfillment, website, events/festivals, hospitality training, visitor centers, signage and related issues concerning the visitor experience within Mendocino County. Interested members of MCPA member organizations are welcome to join this committee with prior Board approval.
5.Ad Hoc Committees – The Board has the authority, from time to time, to appoint Ad Hoc Committees. The Board has broad discretion to prescribe the duties and duration of such Ad Hoc Committees.
