Committees
Our committees are led by a member of our Board of Directors and any Chamber member can apply to be on one of our committees.
Executive Committee
Committee Members:
Board Chair, Incoming Chair, 1st Vice Chair (Treasurer) and Chamber President/CEO
Duties:
- Provide a monthly written report to the Board (due to President/CEO 5 days prior to monthly Board Meeting).
- Meet as least monthly. Should have at least 11 meetings annually.
- Act as the finance and budget committee for the Board.
- Act as personnel committee for the Board.
- Set called Board of Director’s meetings when needed.
Governmental Affairs Committee
Committee Members:
Chairperson (member of Chamber Board), at least 2 additional Chamber Board Members, and President/CEO. Other Chamber members and Board members as appointed by the Committee Chair and approved by the full Chamber Board. A maximum Committee size of 12 members unless approved by the full Chamber Board of Directors.
Duties:
- Provide a monthly written report to the Board (due to President/CEO 5 days prior to monthly Board Meeting).
- Meet as least bi-monthly. Should have at least 8 meetings annually.
- Develop and maintain an active Legislative Agendas to meet the needs of the Kerrville area business community.
- Plan annual (or bi-annual for state) legislative visits to Austin and Washington D.C.
- Members are to be proactive and stay abreast of legislative issues that impact our business community.
- Schedule legislative updates from local, state, and national leaders as needed.
- Pay attention to current issues that affect businesses and inform members about local, state, and national legislative issues that affect or involve both businesses and our local community.
- Keeps members apprised of critical legislative issues.
Education Committee
Committee Members:
Chairperson (from Chamber Board), at least 2 additional Chamber Board Members, President/CEO, representative from Schreiner University, representative from Alamo Colleges, representative from KISD & Ingram ISD --- 5 additional Chamber business owners/operators appointed by the Committee Chair and approved by the full Chamber Board.
Duties:
- Provide a monthly written report to the Board (due to President/CEO 5 days prior to monthly Board Meeting).
- Meet as least bi-monthly. Should have at least 8 meetings annually.
- Work with member businesses to develop a prioritized list of educational needs to have a positive impact on our local businesses.
- Oversight of scholarship funds and procedures.
Membership Engagement Committee
Committee Members:
Chairperson (from Chamber Board), at least 2 additional Chamber Board Members, President/CEO, and up to__ additional Chamber business owners/operators
Duties:
- Provide a monthly written report to the Board (due to President/CEO 5 days prior to monthly Board Meeting).
- Meet as least bi-monthly. Should have at least 8 meetings annually.
- Oversight of the Chamber Ambassador program.
- Oversee RFP and design process for all external publications (including Our View & Kerr View).
- Recruit and approve programs and speakers for leadership and learning classes.
- Develop and review a Membership 101
- Assist with planning process for Operations Thank You each year.
Board Development Committee
Committee Members:
Chairperson (from Chamber Board), Board Chair, 1st Vice Chair (Incoming Board Chair), at least 2 additional Chamber Board Members and President/CEO
Duties:
- Provide a monthly written report to the Board (due to President/CEO 5 days prior to monthly Board Meeting).
- Meet as quarterly. Should have at least 4 meetings annually.
- Annually review and report to Board on effectiveness of Strategic Plan.
- Be familiar with the City of Kerrville’s Kerrville 2050 Plan.
- Set and review by-laws.
- Act as the Nominating Committee for annual Board member appointment.
- Develop and implement annual Board of Director’s training.
- Plan annual Chamber Board of Director’s Retreat
Leadership Kerr County Committee
Committee Members:
Chairperson (from Chamber Board), at least 1 additional Chamber Board Member, President/CEO, and other LKC Class Alumni as selected by the Committee.
Duties:
- Provide a monthly written report to the Board (due to the President/CEO 5 days prior to monthly Board Meeting).
- Meet as least bi-monthly. Should have at least 8 meetings annually.
- Oversight of the Leadership Kerr County program.
Event Planning Committee
Annual Events:
Hill Country Economic Summit (late February or early March)
The Taste… (May)
Business Expo (first weekend of August)
Pickleball Tournament (Late September)
Chamber Awards Banquet (late October to early November)
Event Committee Members:
Committee Chairperson (Chamber Director of Events staff member), President/CEO, and at least 2 additional Chamber Board Members. Other Chamber members and Board members as appointed by the Committee Chair and approved by the full Chamber Board. A maximum Committee size of 8 members unless approved by the full Chamber Board of Directors.
Duties:
- Each Chamber event will have its own planning committee.
- Assist the staff with the planning and execution of the event.
- Committee Members are responsible for securing sponsorship for the event.
- The Committee members can recruit and develop their own sub-committees for their areas as needed.
General Committee Rules
- Must have at least 75% attendance at regular meetings
- Maximum service of 3 consecutive years on a committee. Must rotate off for at least one year before becoming part of the committee again.
