ARTICLE VII

1.	Generally. The standing committees of the association shall be the executive committee, finance committee, public policy committee, public relations committee, membership committee, newsletter committee, consumer/family relations committee and nomination committee. The board of directors may establish such other committees, including standing committees, as it deems appropriate from time to time. The chair of a standing committee shall be appointed by the President, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. Each standing committee shall have at least one or more members of the board of directors as a member, but, unless otherwise specified, other committee members need not be directors. Each member of a committee who is a director shall serve in that position concurrently with the same term of their directorship during which they volunteer or are appointed, unless they resign. Committee members are appointed by the chair of the committee, in consultation with the president of the board of directors and executive director. Any vacancy in position shall be filled in the same way as the original position. Each committee should include an individual with brain injury and a family member. Each standing committee may meet at a stated time or upon notice by the committee chair to all members.
2.	Executive Committee. The executive committee shall consist of no more than the president of the board who is the chair, the vice-president, the secretary, the treasurer and the executive director who is an ex-officio member. Except as otherwise provided herein, this committee shall have all powers and full authority to conduct the daily business operation of the association in behalf of the board of directors, consistent with board policy and prior board decisions, except the election of directors, officers or members of the executive committee.
3.	Finance Committee. The finance committee shall be composed of not fewer than the treasurer who is the chair and two/ more committee members. This committee shall consider and make recommendations to the board, concerning budget, finances, endowments and fund raising needs of the association, financial reporting, budgets, audits, salaries, indebtedness, and related matters. This committee shall consider and make recommendations concerning the development of the association financially.
4.	Public Policy Committee. The public policy committee shall be composed of not fewer than the chair and two members. This committee shall consider and make recommendations to the executive committee, the board of directors and the general membership on the position of the association on all legislative and public policy issues impacting upon or related to the mission and goals of the association and shall assist the association in focusing and coordinating advocacy on public policy issues and legislation.
5.	Public Relations Committee. The public relations committee shall consist of not fewer than the chair and two members. This committee shall be responsible for or consulted with in all aspects of public relations of the association, including providing information for public dissemination and spokespeople or other persons when necessary for the purposes of the association. This committee shall also be responsible to assist other people in the community to disseminate information about and in the formation of support groups throughout the state.
6.	Membership Committee. The membership committee shall consist of not fewer than the chair and two members. This committee shall develop membership recruitment materials and recruit individuals to join BIA-AR. This committee shall promote membership development within the support groups.
7.	Newsletter Committee. The newsletter committee shall consist of not fewer than the chair and two members. This committee shall assure the submission of articles and ads for the newsletter. This committee shall be involved in the development, layout, editing and completion of the newsletter. This committee shall be responsible to assure the newsletter is properly disseminated. This committee will also be responsible to assure the necessary funds to produce and disseminate the newsletter. The frequency of the newsletter production will be no less than that required by the National Association. Currently that frequency is no less than 2 publications per year, which may change from time to time.
8.	Consumer/Family Relations Committee. The consumer/family relations committee shall consist of not fewer than the chair and two members (preferably at least three individuals with brain injuries and three family members). This committee shall be responsible to the support groups and to inform the board of directors of support group formation or activities. This committee shall assure articles about the support groups are submitted for the newsletter.
9.	Nominations Committee. The nominations committee shall consist of a chair appointed by the board of directors and not fewer than two (2) nor more than six (6) members appointed by the chair. This committee shall serve for a period of one (1) year. This committee shall seek the nomination of candidates and accept recommendations of candidates to serve on the board of directors and as officers of the association, except as otherwise provided herein. This committee will review all applications for board membership and determine that all proper criteria is met for nomination, subject to the criteria as set forth in writing by the board of directors or as determined by general membership at the annual meeting. The nominations committee will communicate closely with the executive committee as to its activity.