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Standing CommitteesExecutive Committee President, Chair: Zhanneta Shapiro Purpose: The members of the Executive Committee shall be the Officers of the Association. These shall consist of the President who shall serve as chair, Immediate Past President, President Elect, Vice President for Audiology, Vice President for Speech-Language Pathology, Secretary and Treasurer. The Executive Committee may act in the place of the Board of Directors when authority is designated by the Board or in emergency matters where Executive Committee action is temporary and subject to subsequent approval by the Board at its next meeting except as precluded by New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law §712. Finance Committee Chair: Winston Cheng Purpose: The Finance Committee shall be comprised of the Executive Committee and up to two (2) other members chosen by the President at his or her option. The Treasurer shall serve as the chair of the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall be responsible for overseeing the fiscal affairs of the Association and shall develop a budget for approval by the Board of Directors and propose policies governing the finances of the Association for adoption by the Board of Directors. Government Affairs Committee Chair: Tina Caswell Purpose: The Chair of the Government Affairs Committee shall be the Immediate Past President. In addition, both the Vice President of Speech-Language Pathology and the Vice President of Audiology will be members of this committee and be responsible for coordination of the Committee’s activities as well as reporting on these activities to the Committee Chair. Additional members may consist of the Executive Committee and others who may be appointed by the chair. The Committee shall recommend to the Board of Directors Association policy with respect to legislative and regulatory initiatives, matters of import and provide advice and strategy to the Government Affairs Consultant. Professional and Ethical Practices Committee Chair: Caitlin Saxtein Purpose: The Committee on Professional and Ethical Practices shall consist of no more than five (5) members with a minimum of one (1)member representing speech-language pathology and one (1) member representing audiology. The chair and members will be nominated by the President and approved by the board. The committee shall be responsible for the investigation of violations of the Code of Ethics and shall recommend any action to be taken by the Board of Directors. The chair and members of the committee shall serve for a three (3) year term with the option for reappointment. The committee shall also serve as a resource and provide information to members on issues of ethical practice. Honors and Awards Committee Chair: Tina Caswell Purpose: The Honors and Awards Committee shall consist of not more than six (6) members. The Chair and the members of the committee shall be appointed by the President. The members shall be appointed for two (2) year terms and shall not serve for more than three (3) consecutive terms. The committee shall review and recommend individuals who are nominated to receive Honors, Distinguished Service and Achievement Awards, and Special Citations of the Association. When considering said nominations, the Committee shall adhere to the standards established for the receipt of such Honors and Awards. Appropriate recipients shall be recommended to the Board of Directors. The committee shall also review and recommend nominees for awards external to the Association. Nominating Committee Chair: Tina Caswell Purpose: The Board of Directors shall appoint a Nominating Committee to include one (1) Regular Member in good standing to represent Speech Language Pathology and one (1) member to represent Audiology. The Immediate Past President shall serve as chair of the Nominating Committee for the elections to be held at the annual meeting that falls during his or her term as Immediate Past President. Additional committee members may be appointed at the discretion of the Executive Committee. The Nominating Committee shall nominate a candidate to the Board of Directors whenever a vacancy occurs prior to the end of a Director’s term, with said candidate to be elected by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Board. The Nominating Committee shall also develop two slates of nominees for the officer and director positions as set forth in Article IV, Section IV. No member of the Nominating Committee is eligible to be nominated for any position. Membership Committee Co-Chairs: Mayya Teytel-Cocozza and Michele DiStefano Purpose: To increase membership across the board (across sectors, renewals, retention). To promote the message of the value of belonging to NYSSLHA. Education Committee Chair: Tina Caswell Purpose: Evaluate course offerings at convention to ensure member needs are being met; increase membership awareness of key issues; implement multiple modalities to disseminate information; increase student awareness & involvement and develop education for Board of Directors on timely and appropriate topics. Bylaws Committee Chair: Regina Grantham *Committee is formed every two years when review is needed Ad Hoc CommitteesThe President may appoint special committees or task forces to carry out specific duties not provided for in the Standing Committees, subject to ratification by the Board of Directors. Such committees or task forces shall have a defined time line for completion of their work. Ad Hoc Scholarship Committee Ad Hoc Policy and Procedures Committee Ad Hoc Grants Committee Ad Hoc Diversity and Inclusionary Practices Committee |