Executive Committee

Purpose

The Executive Committee is responsible for ensuring the orderly and integrated progression of the Advisory Council’s work.

Structure

This committee is composed of the chair and vice-chair of the Planning Committee, the chair and vice-chair of the Evaluation Committee, the chair and vice-chair of the CAB Committee, and chair and vice-chair of the Advisory Council, along with the Services Advisory Liaison and key Division staff (ex officio, non-voting).  The Services Advisory Liaison is responsible for procedural and membership issues and passes any business requiring a vote through the Executive Committee for presentation to the full Advisory Council.

Scope of work

This committee is responsible for the following:

·         Meeting on a bi-monthly basis to plan and coordinate the meetings of the full Advisory Council;

·         Coordinating communication between the other standing and ad hoc committees to ensure progress on the designated goals and objectives within the mission of the Advisory Council;

·         Identifying and delegating committee tasks and assignments;

·         Developing strategies to maintain full membership and optimal attendance;

·         Approving new applicants to standing committees for full voting membership;

·         Working with the Liaison and representatives of ISDH to develop work plans to assist the Advisory Council in accomplishing its work in a timely manner and in compliance with all administrative deadlines; and,

·         Completing additional work as necessary to assure that the Advisory Council carries out its charge.