Urban Affairs Association Co Urban Studies Program -Uwm

“The organization made the following changes to the bylaws: I. Updated the policy on the number of board seats up for election to vary per election. II. Updated Membership Committee rules to allow the service of student members.III. Changed the Nominating Committee name to "Nominations" and prohibited current board members from serving due to conflict of interest.IV. Updated Program Committee to include more responsibilities based on the increase in the committee size.V. Created a Bylaws Committee.VI. Updated the policy on the length and time of a committee member's service.VII. Created an Ad Hoc Committee.VIII. Created a Local Host Committee.IX. Updated bylaws language to include multiple Editors and Publications.X. Updated the responsibilities and procedures of the Finance Committee for the budget and financial reporting.XI. Change the term of "Chairperson" to "Chair."”

“Organization has members who join or renew their membership on a yearly basis.”

“Members are allowed to vote in election of governing board candidates.”

“Any changes to the bylaws must be approved by a majority vote of the members (institutional, regular & student). Each member is entitled to one vote on any such submitted bylaws changes.”

“Draft copy made available to finance committee and governing board.”

“Copy of policy is sent to all committees and is discussed as part of the new board member orientation. Executive director asks each committee member to review policy and send in any concerns or questions.”

“Finance committee and executive committee review pay proposal as part of annual budget proposal process. Each year, pay for executive director is based on a negotiated 3-year contract. Pay for the administrative manager and finance manager are based on performance review, national cola average, and comparisons to local job market reports.”

“Finance committee and Executive committee review pay proposal as part annual budget proposal process. Each year, pay for Executive Director is based on a negotiated 3-year contract. Pay for the administrative manager and finance manager are based on performance review, national COLA average, and comparisons to local job market reports.”

“Financial audit statement shared with members at annual business meeting.”