Scope:

The codes and standards committee shall be responsible for representing IKECA on code setting boards, and the development of partnerships with entities with common interests in advancement of kitchen exhaust systems maintenance.

Composition:

The committee consists of a chair appointed by the IKECA President and subject to the approval of the IKECA Board of Directors. The committee chair appoints as many members as deemed necessary to meet the committee objectives, and members are approved by the IKECA President.

Additional Duties Include:

Work with Staff and Marketing committee on service items and documentation required by codes and standards (hood stickers, grease gauges, access panel stickers, service reports, etc.)

Scope:

The Standards & Practices committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of IKECA published standards & practices.

Composition:

The committee consists of a chair appointed by the IKECA President and subject to the approval of the IKECA Board of Directors. The committee chair appoints members, and members are approved by the IKECA President. This committee shall be comprised of the chair and two other members who may be non board members.

Additional Duties Include:

Review the IKECA Policies and Procedures and make recommendations to the Board for revisions; Review the IKECA Code of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics and make recommendations to the Board for revisions; Work with Staff and Marketing committee to make all pertinent policies as widely accessible as possible; and Work with the Governance committee to ensure that all standards and practices are enforceable

Scope:

The Conference Committee will be responsible for assisting Staff with selection of site locations and meeting dates for the IKECA Annual Conference and Technical Seminars.

Composition:

The committee consists of a chair appointed by the IKECA President and subject to the approval of the IKECA Board of Directors. The committee chair appoints as many members as deemed necessary to meet the committee objectives, and members are approved by the IKECA President.

Additional Duties Include:

Work with Staff on meeting agendas for IKECA functions; Work with Staff on speaker acquisitions for IKECA meetings; Work with Staff on developing social functions and events for IKECA meetings; and Work with Marketing committee on publicity efforts for conferences and meetings

Scope:

The Finance Committee is responsible for assisting the board in ensuring IKECA remains in good financial health, that assets are protected and that resources are used appropriately.

Composition:

The committee consists of a chair appointed by the IKECA President and subject to the approval of the IKECA Board of Directors. The committee chair appoints members, and members are approved by the IKECA President. This committee shall be comprised of two board members (including chair) and three non board members.

Additional Duties Include:

Review prepared financial data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness prior to submission to the board; Ensure the accounting system and generated reports satisfy the board; Review monthly generated accounting reports to insure statements are concise and presented in accordance with GAAP; The finance committee is responsible for questioning staff when reports appear incomplete, inaccurate, or confusing. The finance committee should present statements to the board that are meaningful and correspond to the strategic plan of IKECA; The finance committee should review budget data prior to presentation to the board to ensure the prepared budget reflects the goals and board policy; The finance committee shall also review the associated public data such as the tax form 990 prior to submission and to insure the board understands the financial position and associated external reports; and The finance committee is responsible for selection of the auditing entity as directed by the board receive the audit data directly from the auditors, and to present results of the audit to the board for discussion with staff.

Scope:

The governance committee shall be responsible for overseeing IKECA ethics matters, maintenance of conflict of interest policies, orientation of new members of the board, and conducting evaluations of the board of directors and staff.

Composition:

The committee consists of a chair appointed by the IKECA President and subject to the approval of the IKECA Board of Directors. The committee chair appoints members, and members are approved by the IKECA President. This committee shall be comprised of two board members (including the chair) and five non board members.

Additional Duties Include:

Develop initial compliance requirements for conflict of interest policies, whistleblower policy, and document retention and destruction policies as required on Form 990; Develop and periodically review the board code of conduct policy; Develop, monitor and enforce policies and procedures of the board; Develop procedures for ethics complaints and enforcement of violations of Code of Conduct and/or Code of Ethics; Develop procedure and policies for annual board and staff evaluations; and Develop and implement a procedure for an annual review of association bylaws and mission.

Scope:

The marketing committee shall be responsible for creating awareness of kitchen exhaust cleaning services by IKECA members to the restaurant, insurance, and fire prevention industries.

Composition:

The committee consists of a chair appointed by the IKECA President and subject to the approval of the IKECA Board of Directors. The committee chair appoints as many members as deemed necessary to meet the committee objectives, and members are approved by the IKECA President.

Additional Duties Include:

Prepare and present advertising directives for consideration by the board; Assist staff with generation of advertisers and articles for the IKECA Journal; Assist staff with the website maintenance and future development; Provide review of the IKECA Journal prior to release by staff for final printing; Work with staff to develop marketing materials as needed; Work with other committees as needed on marketing items.

Scope:

The membership committee shall be responsible for the development of programs and activities for the recruitment and retention of members to the association; review current member benefits and recommend changes as needed; review current dues structure and make recommendations as needed; develop any policies and procedures needed for the management of the membership.

Composition:

The committee consists of a chair appointed by the IKECA President and subject to the approval of the IKECA Board of Directors. The committee chair appoints as many members as deemed necessary to meet the committee objectives, and members are approved by the IKECA President.

Additional Duties Include:

Recruit new Active, Supplemental, Fire Marshal and Associate members; Review and approve all membership application submitted to staff; Reach out to new members via a personal welcoming communication; Follow-up with those who have canceled or not renewed membership to determine the cause of the cancellation/non-renewal and to attempt to renew their membership; Work with Marketing Committee and Staff on recruitment materials and membership brochure that contains a membership application; review materials annually for possible updating; Actively greet new members at IKECA meetings and seminars; Report to the IKECA Board on the status of membership; Write articles for the IKECA Journal and other publications to highlight membership; use as potential recruitment tools; Annually review member benefits and dues structure and make recommendations to the IKECA Board for any alterations; Develop any policies or procedures to enhance or improve the management of the membership renewals and delinquencies; Prepare delinquency rosters for regular scheduled meetings; Provide membership report during the IKECA Annual Conference; Review membership summaries and statistics submitted by staff and present to the board during regular scheduled meetings.

Scope:

The nominating committee shall be responsible for the selection of candidates for the IKECA board of director elections as provided in the bylaws.

Composition:

The committee consists of a chair appointed by the IKECA President and subject to the approval of the IKECA Board of Directors. The committee shall be comprised of the chair, two board members and three non board members.