Committees

Bylaws Committee

Chair:  Steve Kahane, ATA-R

Mission:

The Bylaws Committee recommends, and reviews proposed changes to the bylaws to ensure that the bylaws reflect the purpose and goals of ATA.  The Committee chair is the Chairman of the Board and is made up of the current President, the Vice President, the immediate Past-President, Secretary, and the Treasurer.

Duties:

• Review current ATA Bylaws and make recommendations to the ATA Board of Directors regarding any request that would require a change to any portion of current bylaws.

Legislative Affairs/Current Events Committee

Chair:  Chris Evans

Mission:

The Legislative Affairs and Current Events Committee shall be to monitor legislation and current events that impact the practice of real property appraising and to inform the membership and the community on these relevant issues. 

Duties:

The Committee shall inform ATA members about legislative action and the importance of involvement in legislative affairs and current events.  Where possible, the Committee shall collaborate with the other state and national organizations to accomplish these purposes.  The Committee shall be advisory only and shall not be authorized to act on behalf of the Board.  The chair and members of this Committee shall be appointed by the Board with preference for recommendations of the Committee.   The terms of the chair and members of this Committee shall be one year.  The Board may reappoint the chair and members for additional terms.

Membership Committee

Chair:  Olivo Castillo, ATA-R

Mission:

The Membership Committee, working in cooperation with ATA Board of Directors and Executive Director, is responsible for increasing the number of members and ensuring the retention of these members through the offering of services that meet their needs. The Committee recommends policies, procedures, and initiatives to assure a growing and vital membership organization.  The Committee will consist of four appointed members plus the chair. Appointments are for a three-year term and are made on a staggered basis with one-third of the positions filled each year. The chair's appointment is for one year.

Duties:

• Recommend to the ATA Board of Directors and Executive Directors a means for increasing ATA's membership base.
• Contact prospective members by phone or email.  Make them aware of resources, services, membership benefits and to invite them to join ATA.
• Contact all new members personally by phone or email to welcome them to ATA and invite them to the next meeting.
• Respond to disgruntled members' calls and solicit feedback for improvement.
• Contact delinquent members prior to cancellation and encourage them to renew.
• Greet and introduce new members and prospective members at ATA meetings.
• Host a meet and greet prior to ATA meetings for new and prospective members.
• Staff membership booths at trade shows and meetings.
• Identifying members' and nonmembers' needs and perceptions, analyzing them, and making recommendations to the ATA Board and Executive Director.
• Develop new member information packets for first-time ATA members.  This packet of information can include the resource list, the most recent ATA connections, Membership List, and anything else that the Membership Committee believes may be helpful.
• Develop a Annual Membership Recruitment and Retention Plan
• Update Membership Forms as needed

Nominating Committee

Chair:  Pam Teel, ATA-G

Mission:

The Nominating Committee is responsible for securing candidates for the ballot and present a slate of qualified, acceptable candidates to the membership for a vote.  Per ATA Bylaws, Article VII, Section 2, the Committee will consist of three members, the immediate past president, the president, and vice president.

Duties:

• Recruit potential candidates by calling research section chairs and other interested members to encourage interest in leadership.
• Confirm potential nominees are active members in good standing.

• Ensure all potential nominees are notified of final ballot via phone, and all candidates on the ballot of elections results via phone.
•  Present the election results to the membership at the Annual Conference.

Professional Standards Committee

Chair:   Steve Kahane, ATA-R

Mission:

The Professional Standards Committee reviews complaints and determines whether or not there is violation of the Code of Ethics and whether a hearing is warranted.  The Committee consists of nine appointed members.

Duties:

•  Follow Complaint Procedures as outlined in the Ethics Complaint Procedures

Program Committee

Chair:  Cathy Harper, ATA-R

Mission:

The Program Committee, working in cooperation with ATA Board of Directors and Executive Director, is responsible for developing programs for ATA Meetings.  The Committee consists of four appointed members plus the chair. Appointments are for a three-year term and are made on a staggered basis with one-third of the positions filled each year. The chair's appointment is for one year.

Duties:

• Recommend locations for Annual Meetings
• Publicize the event to interested parties
• Recommend conference style (regular classroom or selected topics) for Annual Meeting and Mid-Year meetings
• Secure speakers for Annual Meeting and Mid-Year meetings
• Recommend location for dinner at Annual Meeting and Mid-Year meetings
• Write stories for ATA connections highlighting meeting information
• Purchase door prizes for the meetings
• Assist in securing exhibitors and sponsors
• Monitor meeting budget

Public Relations Committee

Chair:  Jamie Wickliffe, ATA-G