Community Outreach Committee Charter
Purpose of the committee:The purpose of the NSHE Outreach Committee is to facilitate more engagement within our hospital members' communities and support hospital staff involved in facilities, engineering, and/or maintenance. The committee will achieve this through coordinating philanthropic activities within these communities and by providing financial assistance to students and employees for educational and professional development opportunities. Scope and Key Objectives:
Organization and Governance:Meeting Schedule: The Community Outreach Committee will conduct the business of the committee through an ongoing schedule of monthly conference calls and/or electronic communications, or otherwise as scheduled by the chair. Committee Representation:
Chair Responsibilities:The Community Outreach Committee Chair is responsible for leadership and facilitating the work of the committee, including, but not limited to, developing, executing, and maintaining the scholarship program, organizing a fundraiser, and coordinating a volunteer activity (or activities in several areas of Nebraska on the same day). Term: 1 year. The Chair will have the option to maintain for one additional year. After term, the chair will stay on the committee as an ex-chair for another year. Vice Chair Responsibilities:In the absence of the chair, Vice Chair is responsible for leadership and facilitating the committee's work. Vice Chair will ascend to Chair at the completion of the current chair’s term. Member Responsibilities:Committee Members are expected to devote sufficient time to participate in and contribute to the committee activities. Committee members are required to adhere to the committee charter and assume and complete assignments when designated. Committee members who miss two consecutive meetings without notification and approval from the chair can be dismissed from the membership committee. Term: 1 year. Members will have the option to maintain the position for one additional year. Previous members may return to serve the committee, per the needs of the committee, after a one-year break in service. Accountability:
Annual Goals:
Charter Changes and Renewal:Requested amendments to this charter require a majority vote of the committee present at a regularly scheduled meeting and are subject to approval from the NSHE board.
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