THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE'S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:
Identify, vet, and make recommendations on potential new board members
Oversee the election of board members via the annual meeting
Conduct the onboarding of board members
Identify by-law amendments as needed
Develop and manage annual executive director assessment
Address issues of board accountability
Review and make recommendations on organizational controls and policies
Review and make recommendations on committee structure and responsibilities
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Maddrey Goode, Co-Chair Bobby Tugbiyele, Co-Chair Shannon Norton Sheila Sullivan-Jardim Stan Usovicz Paul Ventresca
PUBLIC POLICY
THE PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE'S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:
Assist MWA staff with the creation of MWA’s federal and state public policy agenda before each two-year legislative session
Work with MWA staff to determine which positions and actions on particular issues, outside of legislative priorities that need to come to the MWA Board for approval
Participate with MWA staff in strategic conversations around the state and federal budgets
Assist MWA staff in building strong alliances and partnerships with other associations, coalitions, regional strategic stakeholders, corporations, and other philanthropic entities
Assist MWA staff in presenting to the MWA Board recommendations positions, and potential actions needing board approval
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Chris Albrizio-Lee Rebecca Bialecki Robert Bower Kevin Coughlin Maura Geary Ron Iacobucci Lee Ann Johnson Kevin Lynn Ron Marlow Karen Pelletier Mary Sarris Rebecca Starr Judi Vigna Kathleen Weislein
MEMBERSHIP
THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE'S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:
Review membership structure and value proposition for members on a regular basis and update as necessary
Promote MWA events, membership, and opportunities within their networks
Notify MWA of important events, leadership transitions, or key connections in their region
Assist MWA staff as needed in any regional events or board meetings
CURRENT MEMBERS:
David Gadaire, Chair Lee Ann Johnson Joe Lopes Angela McCabe Louise Meyer Bobby Tugbiyele Michael Weekes
FINANCE
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE'S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:
Develop and approve the annual operating budget
Monitor the organization’s financial statements
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and other financial reporting requirements
Assist in setting long-term financial goals with funding strategies to achieve them
Review and make recommendations on the organization’s annual financial review/audit
Create, approve, monitor, and update financial procedures to ensure the assets of the organization are protected
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Jim Oliveira, Chair Carlene Campanale Valerie Sutton