Committee Charges

Auditing Committee

The Auditing Committee shall assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the financial reporting process, the system of internal controls, and the audit/review process. The Committee’s role is one of oversight. IMSA Management is responsible for preparing the Association’s financial statements, and the independent auditors are responsible for auditing or reviewing those financial statements.

Awards Committee

The purpose of the Awards Committee is to assist the Board President and the Executive Director with the selection of all IMSA award recipients.

Budget Committee

The purpose of the Budget Committee is to oversee the allocation of financial resources and monitor the financial condition of the Association, including the recommended budget as submitted by the Executive Director, the reports and recommendations of the Auditing Committee and the Chairmen of other committees.

Bylaws and Resolution Committee

The purpose of the Bylaws and Resolution Committee is to review all submitted proposals for any amendments to the bylaws and make recommendations regarding actions to be taken by the Board and Council of Delegates.

Cable Committee

The purpose of the Cable Committee, in cooperation with cable and wire manufacturers will annually review the IMSA Cable and Wire Specifications for purposes of recommending any revisions, additions or deletions to the IMSA Specifications.

Council of Delegates Committee

The purpose of the Council of Delegates is to represent IMSA members on the international level. The Council of Delegates represents the Section Voting Members of each IMSA Section. 

Editorial Advisory Board

The purpose of the IMSA Journal Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) is to provide subject-matter expertise and editorial input to support the mission, quality and credibility of the organization’s magazine. The EAB serves in an advisory capacity; final editorial decisions rest with the organization’s editorial leadership. 

Educational Advisory Council

The purpose of the Educational Advisory Council is to recommend subject content for the development and revision of the IMSA training and/or certification courses.

Forum and Expo Committee

The Forum and Expo Planning Committee supports the evaluation and planning of the annual conference. Working in collaboration with staff, the committee ensures the event reflects the mission of the association and aligns with member needs.  

Nominating Committee

The purpose of the Nominating & Past Presidents Committee is to screen all eligible candidates who will serve on the Board of Directors and who have satisfied the requirements stipulated in the By–Laws and in the Governance Policy Manual. This committee will provide a list of nominees for election.

Past Presidents Committee

The purpose of the Past Presidents Committee is to provide past International and Section President experience and institutional knowledge to current IMSA Board of Directors and International Staff.

Scholarship Committee

The purpose of the Scholarship Committee is to review the scholarship applications and determine if the applicants meet the criteria for the scholarship program. The committee will make recommendations to the Board of Directors for the awarding of scholarships including the dollar amount for each scholarship to be awarded.

Sustaining Exhibitor Advisory Group

The purpose of the Sustaining Exhibitor Advisory Group is to allow the IMSA sustaining exhibitors a chance to work cooperatively with IMSA International. This committee will encourage communication between exhibitors and IMSA as well as enhance and promote the annual exhibition and the annual meeting.