Committees shall be appointed by the President for such duties as may be directed by the members, the Board, or the President, for the proper conduct of the affairs of the Association. 

Standing committees shall include       the Nominating Committee,

the Awards and Scholarship Committee,

the Membership Committee,

the Technology & Communications Committee and

the Professional Development Committee.

SECTION A      NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The Nominating Committee shall be notified by the President not less than two months prior to the Annual Meeting to select a slate of candidates for offices for election at the Annual ERAPPA Business Meeting.

The Nominating Committee shall be chaired by the Senior APPA Representative and consist of Chapter Presidents or their designee.

SECTION B     AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS COMMITTEE

Members of the committee will be the Vice President for Membership (Chair), Vice President for Professional Development, Vice President for Chapter Affairs, the Treasurer and the Secretary.

The Chair and the committee members shall serve a term which is congruent with their respective terms of office.

1.   Awards

a.   The Committee shall recommend the recipients of various APPA and ERAPPA awards.

Award recipients shall be acknowledged in an appropriate ceremony at the Annual Banquet.

(1)  Awards shall consist of:

(i)      ERAPPA Certificates of Merit

(ii)    Certificates of Appreciation

(iii)   Norman H. Bedell Award for Distinguished Service

(iv)  Emeritus Status

(v)    Recommendations for APPA Meritorious Service Awards

(vi)  Pacesetter Awards and Certificates of Appreciation

(2)  The Board, at the recommendation of the Committee, may from time to time create other awards as are appropriate and develop selection criteria for such new awards.

(3)  The Board will develop appropriate selection procedures for use by the Committee.

2.   Scholarships

a.      The Scholarship Committee shall recommend the recipients of APPA and ERAPPA scholarships for attendance at institutes, seminars, or meetings for educational achievement in the facilities management profession.

b.      One or more scholarships may be given by ERAPPA and APPA each year to individuals who show potential or advancement in the facilities management profession.

c.       The Board will determine the monetary value of scholarships.

d.      The scholarship recipients shall be notified by letter from the Committee Chair.

e.      The Board will develop appropriate selection procedures for use by the Committee.

SECTION C   Professional Development COMMITTEE

The Professional Development Committee shall be organized for the purpose of furthering ERAPPA's Strategic Plan, specifically in the area of professional development.  

The Professional Development Committee shall review and approve all educational programs and resources offered by ERAPPA.  

The Professional Development Committee shall also collaborate with, assist, and guide Host Committees in the development of educational programs offered at the Annual Meeting to ensure that they meet ERAPPA's strategic objectives and its Educational Program Guidelines and Standards.

The Professional Development Committee shall consist of a representative from each Chapter as designated by the Chapter's By-Laws or as appointed by the Chapter President.  

Other members may be appointed by the Board.  

The Chair shall be the ERAPPA Vice President for Professional Development.

SECTION D   MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The Membership Committee shall be organized for the purpose maintaining proactive relationships with all categories of membership, and for maintaining and growing the number of members in all categories.

The Membership Committee shall consist of a representative from each Chapter as designated by the Chapter's By-Laws or as appointed by the Chapter President.  

The Chair shall be the ERAPPA Vice President for Membership.

SECTION E                TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

The Technology & Communications Committee shall be organized for the purposes of providing broad oversight for all ERAPPA technological and communication devices such as the Web site. 

The ERAPPA Newsletter, and any other such vehicles as may be formed by the Board of Directors or deemed to fall under this committee by the Board of Directors.

The Technology & Communications Committee shall consist of a representative from each chapter as designated by the Chapter's By-Laws or as appointed by the Chapter President.

The Chair shall be the ERAPPA Vice President for Technology & Communications.

SECTION F                CHAPTER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

The Chapter Affairs Committee shall be organized for the purpose of providing communications and idea exchange among all the Chapters of ERAPPA.

The Chapter Affairs Committee shall consist of the Chapter Presidents from all the Chapters within the Region. 

The Chair shall be the ERAPPA Vice President for Chapter Affairs.