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Article VII

COMMITTEES

Section 1. General.
The Board shall create and maintain, from their number or from among such other persons as they may see fit, the standing committees described in Section 2, together with one or more additional standing or ad hoc committees. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the members of all such committees shall be appointed by the President and shall be composed as may be described in Article IV. Committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Such committees shall advise and aid the Officers and Directors of the Forum in all matters designated by the Board. Unless otherwise stated herein, a majority of the members of each committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The members of committees shall not receive any salary for their services.

Section 2. Standing Committees.
Standing committee’s shall include the following:

(a) Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the current officers as listed in Article IV, Section 1. The Executive Committee shall exercise the authority of the Board of Directors when the Board is not in session, except as limited by statute. The Executive Committee shall appoint and remove, employ and discharge, and fix the compensation of all agents and employees of the Forum other than the duly-appointed Officer’s, subject to the approval of the Board. Except as limited herein, any action taken by the Executive Committee shall become the action of the Board when reported to the Board for ratification at its first regular meeting thereafter. The Board shall have authority to amend, rescind, or take further action on any action of the Executive Committee. The vote of a majority at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall constitute the act of the Committee. The Executive Committee shall meet as often as necessary.

(b) Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall consist of five (5) Members, all of whom shall be Directors. This Committee shall present to the membership of the annual meeting a slate of nominees for Officers and at-large members of the Board. This Committee shall also administer the election process. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the annual meeting, with the prior consent of the nominee.

(c) Finance. This Committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer and shall be responsible for preparing the annual budget of the Forum in consultation with the Executive Committee through the Treasurer of the Board. The Treasurer will present the budget for the succeeding year for adoption at the annual Board retreat meeting.

(d) Membership. This committee shall be responsible for attracting and retaining members for LAF to meet the annual membership goals set by the Board and shall maintain accurate membership records.

(e) Scholarship. This committee shall promote LAF scholarships for LA and LAS programs and shall advise and coordinate with Directors of Leadership Programs for ongoing scholarship needs, and raise awareness of the needs for scholarships for leadership programs.

(f) Communications Committee. This committee shall be responsible for promotion of the mission and activities of the Forum to the public through the media, publication of the Forum newsletter and web site.

(g) Circle of Excellence Awards Committee. This committee shall be responsible for the selection of the recipient of the annual Circle of Excellence Award, which is presented at the annual meeting and Celebration.

(h) Futures Committee. This committee shall be responsible for the examination of the current modes of operation of the Forum and Board and to propose plans for evolution of the activities and operations in the years ahead. This committee shall also be responsible for maintenance of the Forum by-laws and operations manual.

(i) Critical Issues Forum Committee. This committee shall be responsible for the planning and co-ordination of at least seven (7) monthly Critical Issues Forum programs during the year which shall be open to the public.

(j) Social Events Committee. This committee is responsible for the organization of several social events during the program year.

(k) Celebration Committee. This committee shall be responsible for the planning of the annual meeting and Celebration of Leadership.

Section 3. Additional Committees.
The Board may appoint from their number, or from among such other persons as the Board may see fit, one or more additional standing or ad hoc committees, and at any time may appoint additional members thereto.