HBA COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
Committee: Nomination Committee
Defined by: See Article 6 of Bylaws
Chair: Norma Garcia Guillen, President Elect
Members: 4 additional as elected in September by Board of Directors
Description: The Nominating Committee shall meet prior to the Board of Directors meeting in October and nominate a slate for President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Chief Financial Officer and new directors. Members may nominate themselves or other members for any of the above-referenced positions, except for the position of President, by notifying the Nominating Committee in writing of any such nominations prior to the last Board of Directors meeting in October. It is the duty of the Nominating Committee to interview each of the candidates thus selected prior to placing their names on the ballot to secure their permission for such action. Each candidate should be made fully aware of duties involved and term of office for which the member is being nominated. It is the duty of the Nominating Committee to file the list of nominees with the Secretary no later than the November Board meeting. It shall also be their duty to supervise the preparation of the ballot which shall contain clear instructions for voting.
Committee: Tellers Committee
Defined by: See Article 6 of Bylaws Åò6.4
Chair: Appointed by President
Members: Norma Garcia Guillen, President Elect & 2 additional as appointed by President
Description: The Tellers Committee, appointed by the President, consists of the Nominating Committee chairperson and no more than two (2) other members. The sole responsibility of the TellerÅfs Committee is counting the election ballots.
Committee: Finance Committee
Defined by: Article 9 of Bylaws Åò9.7
Chair: Albert Reyes, CFO
Description: The Finance Committee is responsible for preparing the annual budget for approval by the Board and ratification by the membership. The Finance Committee may from time to time submit supplements to the budget for the current fiscal year if deemed necessary.
Committee: Program Committee
Defined by: Article 9 of Bylaws Åò9.5
Chair: Genoveva Meza Talbott and Norma Garcia Guillen
Description: The Program Committee shall be responsible for arranging all programs for the pleasure and education of the membership with the approval of the Board. This includes the mentorship program, MCLE, AVID, Mixers/Socials, Judges BBQ, Christmas Party, Community Outreach, pro bono programs.
Committee: Membership Committee
Defined by: Article 9 of Bylaws Åò9.6
Chair: Marcelo Reyes
Description: The Membership Committee is responsible for processing all new memberships, having all required documentation prepared before presenting potential members to the Board for approval and administering procedures of involuntary termination of membership as set forth by Section 4.4 of Article IV of the Bylaws.
Committee: Dinner Committee
Defined by: Board
Chair: Lorena Penaloza
Description: The Dinner Committee is responsible for planning the annual Installation Dinner and Scholarship Fundraisers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to save the date cards and invitations; sponsorships; awardee nominations; program design and production; menu; hotel logistics; advertisements; silent auction, etc.
Committee: Scholarship Committee
Defined by: Board
Chair: Lisa D. Ramirez
Description: The Scholarship Committee is responsible for recommending scholarship criteria and number of scholarships, disseminating scholarship application materials, communicating with HEEF and the Orange County Community Foundation regarding investments and accounts; collection and review of applications and recommendation of Scholarship awards.
Committee: Communications Committee
Defined by: Board
Chair: Jose Sandoval
Description: The Communications Committee is responsible for maintenance of the web site, press release information, e-mail blasts, HBA Journal Newsletter publication, and publicity.
Committee: Audit Committee
Defined by: Board
Chair: Jamie Duarte
Committee: Bylaws Committee
Defined by: Board
Chair: Lisa D. Ramirez
Committee: Judicial Appointments Committee
Defined by: Board
Chair: Eric A. Alderete
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