WAORCA Committees is a fundamental importance to delivering quality service to its members. Although member’s participation is completely voluntary, they are expected to provide full participation once committed. Committee chairs and members must be in good standing to be appointed. Serving term is for one-year, unless serving as a Board Member, which is until the next annual Board Meeting and/or until his or her successor is selected.
Annual Training Conference Committee
The Annual Training Conference Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and designated member(s) of the Association who are responsible for planning the annual conference, approved by the Board. The Board will appoint the members prior to the event. The responsibilities include identifying a venue, budgeting, managing event logistics, marketing and securing the necessary personnel for day of event, all subject to Board of Directors approval.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and designated member(s) of the Association. The Law Enforcement Director shall appoint the member(s) at the beginning of each year to review and certify the Treasurer’s report prior to the annual training conference. The committee will be responsible to examine the Association’s accounts and prepare a report to the membership.
Bylaws Committee
The Bylaws Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and designated member(s) of the Association. The Executive Director will appoint the members at the beginning of each year. The member(s) will be responsible to review the Articles of the Corporation and to make recommendations to the Board of Directors in writing prior to any Board Meeting.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee chairperson will be the Treasurer and designated member(s) of the Association. The Committee will review the financial practices of the Association and suggest fund raising ideas to the Board of Directors.
Bylaws Awards Committee
The Awards Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and designated member(s) of the Association. The Board of Directors will appoint the member(s) prior to the Annual Training Conference. The Awards Committee will be responsible for advertising and soliciting nominees for the award categories approved by the Board of Directors. The awards shall be presented during the Annual Training Conference.
Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and designated member(s) of the Association. The Board of Directors will appoint the members at the beginning of each year to be responsible for the integrity of the nominations and election procedures.