Committees

Standing Committees:

A. Audit: Steve Knapp, David Johns and Irwin Cohen

B. Communications: Rich Hickey, Paul Williams, and Chris Lan

C. Bylaws: Irwin Cohen, Dennis Berry and Mark Young

D. Recruitment:Anne Bernazzani, Linda George and Tony DaRocha

E. Professional Development: Steven Keyes, Brian Moody and Mark Young.

F. Nominating:Steven Keyes, Linda George, Pat Ronan, Tom Santa Maria and Anne Bernazzani

New Subcommittees

A. Marketing – Kathy Doherty, Sal Salamone and Joe Quarantello

B. Officials Evaluation– Irwin Cohen Mark Young, Brian Moody and Steve Knapp

(3-1-21 to 9-30-21)

According to the MTFOA Bylaws and Regulations, the standing committees are:

ARTICLE 6: COMMITTEES

6.1 The following standing committees are hereby established under these By-Laws with such powers and duties as

set forth in Regulations to be hereinafter established and revised from time to time in accordance with

procedures set forth herein:

(i) Nominating Committee

(ii) Negotiation Committee

(iii) Dinner Committee

(iv) Recruitment Committee

(v) Communications Committee

(vi) Professional Development Committee

REGULATION 6: COMMITTEES

6.1 NOMINATING COMMITTEE

6.1.A There shall be a Nominating Committee consisting of five members, who should be selected at the March meeting.

6.1.B The Nominating Committee shall meet for the purpose of selecting a Chairperson from within.

6.1.C The Chairperson shall call a meeting of said Committee prior to the date of the May meeting for the

purpose of selecting a slate of officers.

6.1.D Said Committee shall nominate any Officers, At-Large Members and/or Area Members whose

term will begin at the annual meeting in October of the year of nomination.

6.1.E. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the annual meeting.

6.2 NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE

6.2.A There shall be a Negotiation Committee consisting of three members.

6.2.B The members of said Committee shall serve three-year terms. There is no limit on the number of terms

that a member may serve.

6.2.C The members of said Committee shall select a Chairperson from within said Committee each year.

6.2.C.1 The Chairperson of said Committee shall receive a stipend as recommended by the Executive Board and approved by the membership.

6.2.D The Duties of the Negotiation Committee are as follows:

6.2.D.1 Negotiate fees and working conditions for all events approved/negotiated by MTFOA.

6.2.D.2 Monitor selection of Officials for approved events as scheduled by the Commissioner or as

requested by the event directors.

6.2.D.3 Serve as moderator in receiving criticism or inquiries from Officials and Event Directors regarding

approved events.

6.2.D.4 Notify the Executive Board of any problems concerning negotiations.

6.2.D.5 Present an annual report, delivered by the Chairperson, at the annual meeting of MTFOA.

6.3 DINNER COMMITTEE

6.3.A There shall be a Dinner Committee consisting of an indefinite number of members. The Vice President

shall serve as the Chairperson of said Committee.

6.3.B The Committee is hereby charged with full responsibility for planning the Annual Dinner of the

Association, including but not limited to the selection of a date and site as well as the determining the

price of tickets along with any program and any other activities involved with such dinner.

6.4 RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE

6.4 There shall be a Recruitment Committee consisting of the President as well as the North and South Areas

Members or other Executive Board members as appointed by the President along with interested members

in good standing. Said Committee shall develop strategies to recruit new members for the MTFOA and shall

develop policies and procedures that shall be subject to approval by the Executive Board.

6.5 COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

6.5 There shall be a Communications Committee consisting of the Vice President and two other Executive

Board members as appointed by the President along with interested members in good standing. Said

Committee shall develop strategies for providing information to MTFOA members and other interested

parties, and shall develop policies and procedures that shall be subject to approval by the Executive Board.

6.6 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

6.6 There shall be a Professional Development Committee consisting of the Vice President and two other

Executive Board members as appointed by the President along with interested members in good standing.

Said Committee shall develop strategies for promoting professionalism and develop training programs to be

held in various locations, as well as shall develop policies and procedures that shall be subject to approval

by the Executive Board.