Committees



 A listing of the membership of all NCEMA committees can be found in the "Documents" section of the "Resources" tab at the top of this page.


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Executive

Chair:  Scot Brooks (Moore County Emergency Management and NCEM Association President)

Duties: The Executive Committee shall be the governing body of the Association and shall have the authority to take appropriate measures required to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Association.  The Executive Committee shall, by issuing rules, establish a formal procedure for the conduct of the affairs of the Association in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and by-laws.  If, in the Committee’s opinion, a question must have the approval of the membership, the Executive Committee may call a special meeting of the Association membership or allow for voting at any normally scheduled general membership meeting.  The Executive Committee shall establish representatives and ad hoc committees on a case-by-case basis to further the purposes of the Association.  The Executive Committee shall supervise the activities of the Executive Director.


Awards

Chair:  Bill Gentry (University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill)

Duties: Responsible for the development of award competition guidelines, membership notification soliciting award nominations, review of recommendation packages, selection of recipients, and presentation of awards at the Association’s Fall Conference.  The committee will determine the recipients of awards in accordance with standard selection criteria and guidelines approved by the Executive Committee and the general membership of the Association.  If, in the opinion of the Awards Committee, an awards category receives no nominations which meets the established standard, the committee may decide that no award be presented for this category. Membership shall consist of ten members total; three local emergency management agency members elected from each branch (Central, East and West) and a Chairman who will be appointed at large by the President to facilitate the Committees duties and only vote in the case of a tie.

Constitution and By-Laws

Co-Chairs:  Rocky Hyder (Henderson County Emergency Management)
                     Karyn Yaussy (Catawba County Emergency Management)

Duties:  Responsible for the periodic review of the governing rules of this Association; in order to ensure the document truly reflects the organization’s structure and activity.  Monitor adherence to provisions of the constitution and by-laws and
review administrative policies and procedures with the Executive Committee for consistency to the constitution and by-laws.  Receive, review and evaluate proposed changes to the constitution and by-laws as either (1) submitted by the Association’s membership, (2)  requested by the Executive Committee, (3) necessitated by outside influences, such as changes in laws or other instruments that  supersede the organization’s authority or (4) determined by the committee to be in the best interests of the organization.  Prepare and  submit to members a consolidated listing of proposed changes to the constitution and by-laws at least ten days in advance of any  general membership meeting.  During general membership meetings, present all proposed changes to the constitution and by-laws to  the Association for consideration and vote for adoption.

Legislative

Chair:  Brian Short (Vance County Emergency Management)

Duties:  Develop, monitor, and maintain the legislative priorities of the Association; coordinate legislative strategy sessions to help define the Association’s legislative agenda; and prepare and promote the Association's legislative agenda.  Remain aware of all proposed legislation at the federal, state and/or local level that may impact emergency management activities or the goals of the Association.  Make recommendations to the Executive Committee, and/or the membership, regarding Association positions relative to legislative issues and request action by the members, as appropriate.  Maintain liaison with state and federal legislators and appropriate associations, committees, and task forces in matters relating to emergency management.  Provide education information to federal and state legislators pertaining to issues important to the emergency management program.  Draft legislation and testify for or against legislation as appropriate and as directed by the Association; informing the President prior to taking any direct action with the state legislature or Congress.  This committee will also coordinate with emergency management organizations at the national level in support of the emergency preparedness program.

Membership

Chair:  Shane Seagroves  (Lee County Emergency Management)
              Larry Smith (Harnett County Emergency Management)

Duties:  Make recommendations concerning the development and maintenance of a strong, active membership and actively seek new members in all membership categories of the Association.  Committee members will oversee Association marketing strategies in order to increase membership and will provide information to other agencies, associations, businesses, and individuals regarding the significant role the Association plays in furthering effective “emergency management” throughout our State.

Nominations

Chair:  Kenneth Teague (Caldwell County Emergency Management)

Duties:  Select capable, qualified candidates for nomination as elected officers of the Association.  Solicit nominees from the membership, confirm interest and qualifications of all candidates, and compile a slate of contenders prior to the general membership meeting conducted in conjunction with the Fall Conference.  During the Fall general membership meeting; present candidate listing to Association President, who will accept nominations from the floor, and conduct the election in accordance with Robert’s Rule of Order.  Current elected officers of the Association are excluded from serving as members of the Nomination Committee.  Membership shall consist of seven (7) active members; two members each from the three NC/EM Branches plus one member at large.

Program

Chair:   Angie Ledford (Buncombe County Emergency Management)

Duties:  Plan, coordinate and develop the agenda for all Association sponsored state-wide conferences.  The Committee will be responsible for all facets of the conference activities; including topics, schedule, speaker identification and support, program document design and the coordination of any training or seminars offered in conjunction with the conferences.  The committee will also participate, as requested by the Executive Committee, in developing the program for any other Association sponsored events.

Site

Chair:  Suzanne Hamby (Wilkes County Emergency Management)

Duties:  Select a site for the Spring and Fall Conferences, in the best interest of the membership.  On a year-to-year basic, consideration should be given to rotate conference placement among differing geographic sections of the State; in order to both afford a variety of locations for attendees and preclude recurring lengthy travel for any particular membership group.  The committee will also participate, as requested by the Executive Committee, in identifying locations and facilities for other Association sponsored events.

Technology/Communications

Chair:  Darshan Patel (Wake County Emergency Management)

Duties:  Serve the Association leadership and membership as a focal point for technology policy, issues, and information; focusing on both existing and emerging technology relative to the emergency management community.  Establish a network bringing together emergency management practitioners and allied professionals to enhance and improve the provision of emergency management services to their respective constituencies.  Manage and maintain the Association Website; in cooperation with the Communications Committee, ensure that the website contains timely and useful information that will be of benefit to the Association’s membership.  In conjunction with the Program Committee, develop and/or coordinate technology subject matter, updates and activities for inclusion in the conference programs.  Provide reasonable technical assistance to members.  Report on emerging technology relative to emergency management at the general session meetings held in conjunction with the Spring and Fall Conferences.

Training

Chair:   Michelle Brock (Forsyth County Emergency Management)

Duties:  In coordination with the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management; develop and implement a statewide training and education program to enhance emergency management knowledge and professionalism throughout the State’s emergency response community.  Provide information to the membership on training opportunities and other subjects of interest related to training. Encourage the development of an instructor cadre within the membership to facilitate intergovernmental training and the utilization of shared resources.  In conjunction with the Certification Committee; promote the inclusion into the State’s annual training program those courses comprising the certification program curriculum.