• Travel - optional
• Programming - no
• Communication by phone, mail, fax, E-mail or on-site meetings
  

PURPOSE:
To provide an opportunity for Association members to review and highlight areas of concern in the Association's proposed Operating Budget offered by the Treasurer. Additionally, through a fiscal review/audit process, all records and financial policies and implementation procedures are reviewed and reported to the membership at the Annual Conference Business Meeting;

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Association's Treasurer

• Annual Audit:
  1. Responsible for conducting an annual audit of the Association's previous fiscal year accounts by December 1

  2. The Chair and at least one other committee member in attendance

  3. A written report must be submitted to the President within (30) days of the actual audit which includes the results and comments of the audit

  4. Ensure that the annual tax forms have been completed for the Association

• Budget Review:
  1. In conjunction with the Treasurer, propose a budget for the next fiscal year (30) days prior to the Executive Committee Winter Meeting (January)

  2. In conjunction with the Treasurer, receive and circulate the proposed budget for the next fiscal year to all committee members soliciting their opinions

  3. Comments on the proposed budget must be made to the Executive Committee prior to the Executive Committee Meeting (February)

• Policy and Procedure Review:
  1. Consulted by the Executive Committee as to opinions and evaluation of policy or implementation procedure change

• Submit a brief abstract in January to the Program Committee Chair(s) for inclusion in the program notebook

• Prepare and submit an annual report to the Vice President by May 1st which summarizes the committee's activity during the year.