Transcript STRUCTURE OF FGFOA

Established by Board
Evaluated by Board
Utilize talent and resources
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CURRENT COMMITTEES:
Certification
Conference Host
Conference Program
Legislative
Membership Development
School of Governmental Finance
Technical Resources
Webinar
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Purpose
Committee members study and
make recommendations to the
Board on projects, programs, or
FGFOA policy positions that will
enhance the value of the
organization to its membership.
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Membership
President appoints
Eligibility:
•Active, retired, or associate
Chairs/Sub-committee
chairs
•Only active members
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Purpose
Administers and oversees the
Certified Government Finance
Officer (CGFO) program
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Responsibilities
Approve applications
CFGO Exams
•Update study materials
Review classes
CGFO renewals
•Random sampling
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Purpose
Plans and organizes various
events and activities at the
annual conference.
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Sub-Committees
Theme/logo, welcome bags, and
speaker gifts
Volunteers
Golf/Sport Events
Association Night
Opening Session
Tuesday Night Event
Hospitality Suite
President’s Reception
Transportation
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Purpose
Plans and develops the educational
program at the Annual Conference
and Pre-Conference to help
improve the quality of financial
management in government units.
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Sub-Committees
Accounting, Auditing, and Financial
Reporting
Budget and Management
Economics, Pensions, Personnel,
and Risk Management
Treasury Management and Banking
Small Governments
Pre-Conference
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Purpose
Provides geographically based
information network to assist
in promoting, sponsoring and
opposing proposed legislation
before the State Legislature.
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Responsibilities
Researches
topics of interest
Prepares Annual Legislative
Policy Statement
Evaluates proposed legislation
Keeps FGFOA members informed
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Purpose
Actively engages both existing and
potential members to enhance the
Association. Promotes growth and
leadership opportunities to current
members through the mentoring
program. Promotes government careers
though the scholarship program.
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Initiate
•Responsibilities
and promote diverse
membership
Enhance strength and viability of
FGFOA by encouraging membership
Administer mentoring and
scholarship programs
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Purpose
Responsible for providing
educational opportunities and
the enhancement of professional
government skills.
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Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate a
consecutive 4 ½ day
participative program
Determine Educational Sessions
Secures speakers
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Purpose
Serves as a resource for the
FGFOA membership on all
technical matters.
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Responsibilities
Technical
articles
GASB Exposure drafts
List Serve
Review Government Resource
Manual
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Purpose
Plan and arranges webinars
by identifying a broad range
of relevant topics and
scheduling knowledgeable
speakers.
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Responsibilities
Provide
stimulating
educational and training
opportunities for government
financial professionals
Provide a minimum of four
webinars annually
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Reasons to Serve
1. Committees are the backbone
of FGFOA
2. Individual/Professional
development
3. Demonstrate/gain leadership
capabilities
4. Build lifelong relationships
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Current Statistics
Approximately 5% of our
members currently serve as
committee members.
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Questions?
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