AAHSL Committee and Task Force Manual

Committees and Task Forces

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Functions 

Committees and task forces constitute a vital part of the activity in each program area and exist to accomplish a wide variety of functions.

There are two types of association work groups, Standing Committees and Task Forces

  • Standing Committees are charged with a specific area of responsibility and continue to handle matters in that area until discharged.
  • Task Forces are appointed to explore a particular issue or activity, make recommendations to the board of directors, and implement specific plans. The task force is appointed for a certain length of time, usually a few years, but can be extended by the Board.
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Activities

A committee’s or task force’s charge defines the broad outline of its activity. The charge includes:

  1. A description of the area of responsibility.
  2. Specific tasks, if appropriate.
  3. Composition of membership and rotation if appropriate.

Charges for committees usually allow considerable latitude in selecting focus and procedures. In order to provide continuity within each program area, the chair and the committee develop the specifics of the year’s activities in consultation with the Board liaison, who shares it with the Board.

Task Forces are given more specific areas of responsibility, but also have latitude in process. Decisions about focus and annual activities should be made in consultation with the Board liaison to ensure that the task force’s work remains consistent with the initial charge established by the Board.

Committee charges are reviewed by the Board at its annual meeting and may be found on the AAHSL Website [http://aahsl.org/Committees_Representatives/index.cfm ]. A committee may request a review of its charge and/or specific changes. Requests for changes in the charge should include the reason for the change, suggested wording of the charge and should be coordinated with the board liaison to assure the continuity of program activity. Changes in charges must be submitted to the Board for review and approval.

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