NHA Committees
The NHA has three standing committees: the Executive Committee, the
Finance Committee, and the Nominating Committee. The Board of Directors may
designate other committees and task forces as needed. Unless otherwise
specified, the president appoints all committee members, and the
executive director of the NHA serves as an ex officio member of all
committees, without vote.
Standing Committees
Executive Committee
According to the NHA Bylaws, the e Committee, the Finance Committee,
and the Nominating Committee. The Executive Committee has
"all the power of the board between meetings, except that it shall not
have authority to remove or appoint members of the board of directors,
to remove the director of the NHA, or to adopt an annual budget". It
is composed of the president, vice-president, immediate past president,
secretary, treasurer, and two others elected from among and by the
members of the Board for two-year staggered terms.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing the development
of NHA's annual operating budget. The treasurer of the NHA serves as
chair of the Finance Committee. The Committee monitors monthly income
and expenditure reports, investments, as well as other reports relevant
to NHA finances.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is responsible for presenting a slate of
condidates to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors, including
officers, at the annual membership meeting (additional nominations may
be made from the floor). The members of the Nominating Committee
consist of the designated representatives of three NHA members that are
not represented on the Board of Directors. The immediate past president
chairs the committee and serves as an ex officio member.
Ad Hoc Committees
Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee identifies issues and develops plans and strategies for NHA advocacy. It works with NHA staff, board and members to create a culture of advocacy within NHA member organizations and with related organizations and institutions.
Library & Intellectual Property Committee
The Library and Intellectual Property Committee is responsible for
reviewing and making recommendations on NHA activities on library and
intellectual property issues at the federal level that affect scholars
and others in the humanities enterprise.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is responsible for planning and carrying
out activities aimed at increasing the number of appropriate
organizations participating in the alliance.
Program Committee
The Program Committee is responsible for planning the annual
membership meeting.
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