Board Level Committees
Executive Committee- Oversees the Executive Director, acts on behalf of the board in emergency situations. And other duties as outlined in the Board Handbook
Conference Committee- Plans and implements the CRA Annual Conference. Along with committee chair, staff plays a leading role in this committee. Advises staff on the location, program and speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and public relations.
Education and Outreach Committee- Plans and implements the development of educational opportunities for membership through a variety of different avenues.
Carolina Recycling University- Oversees the development of course materials and allocation of continuing education units. Helps to establish and enforce course standards. Oversees the logistics of training locations and times. Assists with marketing, networking, and recruiting for the CRU.
Fund Development Committee- Review finances and budgets with staff. Considers and recommends budget changes that may be requested by the Executive Director. Reviews the draft budget and takes recommendations by the Executive Director to the Board for passage. Recommends financial policy. Develops a financial plan to meet future needs, which may include fund raising, identifying, and seeking sources of revenue- grants and endowments.
Council Steering Committee- Made of council chairs. It is chaired by the Council Liaison. Councils are required to meet 6 times per year. There is a staff member, at least partially dedicated, to the work of this group. The councils represent membership education and outreach. Staff monitors and assists their work. Council Chairs meet twice a year as the Council Committee, once in the fall and once in the spring to go over organizational issues and to review work plans and proposed budgets with staff and the Council Liaison. The Council Liaison informs the Board of all Council activities.
Board Development Committee- Assists with Board nominations, election of officers, and the Annual Meeting. This committee holds an annual Board evaluation, assesses strengths and weaknesses in order to pursue new Board candidates that can balance the board’s needs. Plans the Board orientation and retreat with the Executive Director and President.
At this time if you have any questions or would like to join a council or committee, please feel free to contact a CRA Board member or the Council Chair listed.
