The position of Volunteer Committee Liaison is intended to improve collaboration between ASCB committees engaged in community programming, to reduce the potential for redundant effort and facilitate cross-committee partnership to create engagement opportunities for all members. These positions are not mandatory positions, each home committee can only have one liaison per host committee, and both committees must agree to having a liaison.
Roles and Responsibilities: It is the role of Volunteer committee liaisons to serve as an intermediary between their home committee and a host committee. Volunteer Liaisons should report back to their home committee on the relevant activities of the host committee. In addition, when appropriate, committee liaisons should bring the interest and knowledge of their home committee to the activities of the host committee. Volunteer committee liaisons serve as non-voting members of their host committee.
Eligibility: The position of Volunteer Committee Liaison is open to members of standing committees engaged in community programming. Members must have sufficient experience in the mission and activities of their home committee to represent that committee with the host committee.
Terms: A Volunteer Committee Liaison term is for one calendar year. Terms are renewable with the collaboration of both committees although home committees are urged to regularly rotate liaisons to ensure that new viewpoints are brought to the host committee.
Appointment: Volunteer Committee Liaisons are selected by the Chair of the home committee, in consultation with the staff liaison of that committee. Home committees must also consult with the chair and staff liaison of the host committee to determine their interest in hosting committee liaisons and to determine the best candidate for the position.
Approved by Council 6-6-2024