COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Committees are the practical and democratic way of involving the membership in attaining PTA goals.

TYPES OF COMMITTEES AND THEIR WORK

A standing committee is formed when the work in a certain area requires continuous service throughout the year or for a longer period of time.

A special committee is formed for a specific purpose. When the work is completed it automatically ceases to exist.
Committees plan and promote the activities of the PTA. Each committee has a definite purpose and is subject to the control and oversight of the PTA.

The role of the PTA is to organize and perform projects and programs for the school and community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Committee chairpersons should be knowledgeable, or willing to learn, in the area in which they serve and must be a member of that local unit PTA.

SELECTION

Committee chairpersons are appointed by the Executive Committee (composed of elected officers and the principal of the school or a representative appointed by the principal). Committee members are appointed by the President after consulting with the chairperson. The President is an ex-officio member of every committee.

DUTIES

• Present a plan of work to the Executive Committee for approval.
• Maintain a procedure book.
• Research and seek information in the content area.
• Attend local, council, district, state, and national meetings whenever possible.
• Respond promptly to correspondence or requests and keep accurate files.
• Make reports at general meetings when requested.
• Give records, reports, procedure books and other materials promptly to successors.