Committees

Committee Members

Bylaws Committee: Ron Champion, Jim Peck and Peter Worth
Clinical Evaluation Committee: Greg Wadden – Chair, Roger Borero, Don Dierkes, Steve Dugoni, John Gibbs, Ken Kai, Bill Lieber, Bill Odom
Equipment Committee: Hoen-Jae Cho
Membership Committee: Maryse Aubert
Nominating Committee: Jim Garol – Chair, Pete Worth, Ron Champion
Policy and Procedures Committee: Ron Champion, Jim Peck, Pete Worth
Thesis Committee: Hoen-Jae Cho – Chair, Ib Nielsen
Cost of Meeting ad hoc Committee: Brian Payne – Chair, Greg Wadden, Dennis Widman, Pete Worth

Article VIII. Committees

1. Standing Committees
   1. Bylaws Committee: This committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the President. The term of office will be three (3) years unless reappointed and the Chair of this committee shall be the senior member in tenure of appointment. It shall be the duty of this committee to make recommendation on revisions to the Bylaws as may be deemed advisable for the improvement of the Component, and not in conflict with the EHASO Bylaws and Policies. It also shall study all amendments proposed by members or the Board and report its recommendations to the BOD. This committee will review changes in the Bylaws of the EHASO and submit recommendations for amendments to reflect these changes.
   2. Clinical Evaluation Committee: This committee shall consist of a minimum of five (5) members and shall be appointed by the President. The term of office will be four (4) years, unless reappointed, and the Chair of this committee will be the senior member in tenure of appointment. It shall be the duty of this committee to examine the clinical requirements for Active membership submitted by each Affiliate and report their findings to the Board of Directors of the NorCal EHASO.
   3. Equipment Committee: This committee shall consist of two (2) members appointed by the President for a period of four (4) years. It shall be the duty of this committee to provide the necessary audio-visual equipment for speakers at regular Component meetings. This includes microphones, podium, lights, screens, projectors, and any specialized equipment required by a particular speaker. Members of this committee shall be of assistance to speakers in operating equipment, projectors, etc. It is also their duty to ensure the safe storage of any equipment owned by the NorCal EHASO. This would of necessity require close coordination with the Program Chair. It shall be the duty of this committee to maintain the Society’s equipment in acceptable working order and make recommendations to the Board of Directors when the purchase of additional equipment becomes necessary.
   4. Membership Committee: This committee shall consist of a Chair to be appointed by the President. The term of office shall be four (4) years unless reappointed. The Chair shall be a member of the Board of Directors. It shall be the duty of this committee to assign Affiliate requirements (prescribed by the Board of Directors) with due dates which must be satisfied before becoming eligible for election to Active membership. The Chair shall report all Affiliates progress to the Board of Directors. It is the duty of the Chair to notify the Program Chair when the Affiliate is ready to present clinical material at a general membership meeting.
   5. Nominating Committee: This committee shall consist of the three (3) most recent Past-Presidents with the most recent Past-President serving as Chair. Their term of office shall be two (2) years. Their duty shall be to prepare a slate of officers and directors for the ensuing term and submit this recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval at the last regular meeting of the NorCal EHASO preceding the annual business meeting. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the annual meeting.
   6. Policy and Procedures Committee: This committee shall consist of the three (3) members appointed by the President to the Bylaws Committee. The term of office will coincide with that of the Bylaws Committee. The Chair of this committee shall be the senior member in tenure of appointment. It shall be the duty of this committee to make recommendations on revisions to the Policy and Procedure Manual as may be deemed advisable for the improvement of the Component and not in conflict with the NorCal EHASO Bylaws or the EHASO Bylaws and Policies. This Committee shall study all Amendments proposed by members or the Board and report its recommendations to the BOD.
   7. Thesis Evaluation Committee: This committee shall consist of three (3) members and shall be appointed by the President. Their term of office, unless reappointed, shall be three (3) years and the Chair of this committee will be the senior member in tenure of appointment. It shall be the duty of this committee to examine the written contribution for Active membership prepared by each Affiliate in compliance with Article III.D.2.c. of these Bylaws. The Chair shall report their findings to the BOD.
2. Special Committees: The President, with the consent of the Board of Directors, may appoint ad hoc committees to perform duties not otherwise assigned by these Bylaws. The authority for the appointment of members of a special committee and their numbers shall be set forth in the resolution creating such committee.

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