MVRMA Committee Mission Statements

Originally Adopted by MVRMA Board: June 20, 1994
                                             Amended: March 17, 1997, March 21, 2005, March 21, 2011

The Nominating/Awards Committee is responsible for recommending a slate of Board officers for the upcoming year at the December Board meeting, and for making recommendations to the MVRMA Board concerning the annual Risk Management/Safety Awards, at the June Board meeting.

The committee meets between the September and December Board meetings to decide on a slate of officers for the upcoming year. Each prospective officer is then contacted to determine if he/she is willing to accept the office. Once verification is received, the slate is presented at the December Board meeting where nominations from the floor will also be accepted.

Prior to the June Board meeting, the committee meets to determine the Risk Management/Safety Awards. Using the previous year's loss experience, the Committee ascertains the MVRMA cities to be recognized as Overall Winner and First Runner-up, and the departments to be honored as winners in each of the following functional categories:

Police Department

Fire & EMS Department

Water and Wastewater Department

Parks and Recreation Department

Streets, Vehicle Maintenance and Refuse Department

By reviewing nominations submitted by member cities, the Committee also selects an Innovation Award Winner for the most innovative program or activity related to risk management, safety or loss prevention.

This Committee may be called upon to develop and/or participate in other awards programs as deemed necessary by the Board.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the MVRMA Board concerning the collection, expenditure and investment of all MVRMA funds. It participates in the review of the annual budget and policies relating to MVRMA assets and investments. The Committee reviews the annual Actuarial Report and Financial Audit for recommendation to the full Board for approval. It may be called upon to review and recommend expenditures of funds for special reports and projects relating to financial matters.

The Committee may be called upon to participate in the selection of service providers delivering insurance or financial services to the Association, and any other responsibility deemed necessary by the Board.

At the March 21, 2005 Board Meeting, this committee was assigned the function of Records Commission per the Record Retention and Disposition Policy.  As such, members of this committee will review retention and disposition schedules, verify that proper procedures are followed for scheduling and disposing of records, approve revised retention schedules and maintain a central file containing copies of the following forms: RC-1, RC-2, RC-3 and minutes of the Records Commission meetings.

Membership Services & Marketing Committee

The Membership & Marketing Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board regarding membership services, overseeing the marketing activities of MVRMA and evaluating prospective members of the Association. The Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding the Membership Satisfaction Survey, the MVRMA website and other areas of membership services.  The Committee also recommends the addition of cities to MVRMA's "Approved List" in accordance with the Membership Selection Policy.

Personnel & Compensation Committee

The Personnel & Compensation Committee is responsible for reviewing personnel requirements, personnel rules and regulations, and matters relating to the compensation of MVRMA staff and making recommendations in these areas to the MVRMA Board. It may also make recommendations to the full Board regarding changes or additions to staff. In addition, the Committee is responsible for negotiating terms and conditions of employment with the MVRMA Executive Director as directed by the Board.

Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board regarding policies, procedures and programs relating to safety and loss control. The Committee may also make recommendations for additions to the MVRMA Video Library or other purchases of equipment or services required to facilitate training activities within the Association.