Liaison Responsibilities of the Executive Committee 

  The following items are considered general responsibilities of committee liaisons:

  • Serve as a link between the Executive Committee and the particular committee that you are a liaison to, rather than as an active committee member

  • Be a resource person, offering advice and guidance to committee chair and members

  • Follow up on materials sent out by President, Treasurer, and other officers (i.e. WACUHO policies, budget forms, etc.)

  • Serve as a communication link, seeking answers/clarification from the Executive Committee if questions/issues arise

  • Inform chair of dates of Executive Committee meetings and that liaison reports are made at that time. Report committee's progress to Executive Committee at quarterly meetings

  • Inform chair of the need to submit an annual report to the vice president prior to the Annual Conference

  • Encourage a conservative budget stance (2-5% contingency) and remind chair of his/her financial obligation to maintain a balanced budget. Also remind chair that no money can be spent until the Treasurer has approved a budget

  • Assist chair of program-based committees (WTI, RAPS, etc.) to work on a break-even budget

  • Assist/advise committee in generating/producing quality publicity materials, registration packets and public information materials

  • Encourage committees to submit proposals to establish/enhance services and programs via the Program Reserve Fund

  • Ensure compliance with Association policies (alcohol, professional courtesy, etc.)

  • Identify/develop committee members that may serve as future chairs of that specific, or other WACUHO committees

  • Co-Host (with committee chair(s)) a WACUHO sponsored reception for each of the RAP's, WTI and the annual conference committees the evening before the start of the confernce not to exceed $200 (RAP's, WTI) or $500 (Annual Conference).

  • Fulfill other duties as requested by either the Executive Committee or the President