_ Each MBCC Committee or Task Force is charged with bringing recommendations for actions to the full Board for approval and direction on implementation.  No Committee or Task Force is empowered to act independently without prior Board approval. The term “Committee” is meant to connote an area of responsibility or series of tasks that require ongoing or “permanent” attention; the term “Task Force” would connote a task of limited duration.

CURRENT COMMITTEES (in alpha order):
1 Clubhouse
2 Communications
3 Development
4 Executive
5 Finance
6 Governance & Nominations (G&N)
7 Parks & Open Space (POS)
8 Programs
9 Zoning, Land Use, Planning & Transportation (ZLUPT)

POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL COMMITTEES/TASK FORCES:

Centennial Celebration Task Force (expectation to be developed)

Purpose of each committee:
The Clubhouse Committee shall:
•Evaluate the maintenance needs at the Mt. Baker Community Club building, and advise the Board on maintenance needs; 
•Recruit, hire, support, and if necessary, terminate the Clubhouse Manager; 
•Oversee and monitor, with lead support from Clubhouse Manager, the day-to-day management of the building operations, including the marketing and renting of the facility; review and periodically update Clubhouse use contracts, long-term leases and associated rates and fees; and
•Identify long-term capital replacement needs that will be required to ensure the success of the Clubhouse operations.

 The Communications Committee shall:
•Evaluate the communications needs of the Mt. Baker Community Club, and advise the Board on those needs; 
•Identify, edit, and publish information of interest to the Community in a variety of print and electronic media; and
•Review the types and effectiveness of the media used, with the goal of maximizing the number of “points of contact” with all members of the Mount Baker community, including residents, businesses, and local students.

The Development Committee, or its appointed subcommittees, shall:
•Assist the Board with the preparation and implementation of the Development Plan and other priorities identified by the Board;
•Seek grants and donations as well as host fundraisers and events to support the Club’s programs and equipment needs, and
•Conduct capital improvement campaigns.

The Executive Committee shall:
•Provide the Board with co-ordination, planning and reporting;
•Set the agenda for the work of the Board; and
•May act for the Board between meetings of the Board, within the policies established by the Board and with such additional authority as delegated by the Board, except in those matters reserved in the Bylaws or the law for determination by the full Board or by Community-wide vote.

The Finance Committee shall:
•Provide the Board with completed or proposed financial documents and related material;
•Develop, review and advise on budgets for programs and facility uses;
•Review and advise on proposed program and Clubhouse fees;
•Generate and monitor investment policies and performance; and
•Review insurance policies for adequacy of coverage.

The Governance & Nominations Committee shall:
•Assure the effective operation of the Board, within the policies established by the Board; 
•Assist with the adherence to the Board’s Mission Statement;
•Identify, recruit, recommend to the Community for public election;
•Orient, train, and, if necessary, recommend the termination of Board Members; and
•Ensure the Board’s adherence to its Bylaws and the policies established by the Board.

The Parks & Open Space Committee shall: 
•Monitor those various activities that affect the natural and public areas in the Community, be they botanical, recreational, physical or political;
•Assist the Board in providing a public forum for informing the Community on emergent issues related to our parks and open spaces;
•Advise the Board of those issues where a community-wide policy position may be beneficial, and help to draft such a policy;
•Maintain a relationship between the MBCC and other City- and SE neighborhood- sponsored organizations devoted to similar activities; and
•Support Community initiatives and projects to acquire, reclaim, improve and maintain parks and other public open spaces in the neighborhood.

The Program Committee, or its sub-committees, shall:
 •Ensure that the programs are consistent with the Board’s Mission and the expectations of the Mount Baker community;
•Coordinate the activities surrounding existing activities (Day in the Park, Christmas Ships, Home Tour, Newcomer’s Potluck, Pied Piper, Yard Sale, and others); and
•Recommend new programs and appropriate changes to existing programs. 

The Zoning, Land Use, Planning & Transportation Committee shall:
 •Monitor those various activities that affect the future environment of the Community, including economic, physical and political;
•Assist the Board in providing a public forum for informing the Community on emergent issues;  
•Advise the Board of those issues where a community-wide policy position may be beneficial, and will help to draft such a policy;
•Maintain a relationship between MBCC and other City- and SE neighborhood- sponsored organizations devoted to similar activities; and
•Support Community initiatives to improve the physical environment of the Community, including such beautification projects as may be undertaken from time to time.

To download the full detail of all committees, including responsibilities, click HERE.