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CommitteesThe national committees of the Society play key roles in furthering the exchange of information on topics relevant to the functioning of the Office of the Secretary and in the performance of other activities of the Society and in advocating positions of members on key regulatory or legislative proposals. Members are invited each winter to indicate interest in serving on national committees and their preferences. Among the committees on which members are encouraged to serve are: Audit CommitteeThe Audit Committee assists the Board in its responsibility to insure that the financial statements of the Society are prepared by an appropriately qualified firm of independent certified public accountants, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, and fairly and accurately present the financial condition and results of operations of the Society. Audit Committee Members Corporate Practices CommitteeDefinitive Source of Society Expertise on Board Practices, Corporate Governance and Corporate Secretarial Function. Benchmarking, data analysis and publications on corporate governance and Board practices, including:
Corporate Practices Committee Members Educational Programs CommitteeThe Educational Programs Committee will develop, oversee and/or coordinate educational activities ensuring that seminars, conferences, teleconferences and chapter programs include relevant and timely subject matters and materials which enhance members' professional development. Educational Programs Committee Members Executive Steering CommitteeExecutive Steering Committee Members Finance CommitteeThe Finance Committee recommends a proposed annual budget with underlying assumptions to the Board for approval, reviews quarterly financial reports, and develops and monitors policies controlling the accumulation and investment of surplus funds. Finance Committee Members Listing Standards CommitteeDefinitive Source of Society Expertise on Listing Standards. Maintains relationship with Key Officers and Staff at NYSE and NASDAQ, to facilitate communication on matters vital to membership. Analyzes proposed listing standards and interpretations; submit comment letters where significant impact on public companies, discuss operational issues with NYSE and NASDAQ Staff. Benchmarking, data analysis and publications, including:
Membership CommitteeThe Membership Committee recruits and retains members through the development and implementation of an annual recruitment program and a member retention program. The committee members are the Membership Chairpersons of the 25 Chapters of the Society. National Conference CommitteeNational Conference Committee Members Nominating and Governance CommitteeThe Committee will assist the Society's Board of Directors in shaping corporate governance policies and practices including recommending guidelines, which will include qualifications for leadership positions, and monitoring the Society's compliance with the guidelines. The Committee will identify candidates and review the qualifications of members suggested to be Chairman-Elect, Directors of the Board, and chairs of the Society's committees, and shall make recommendations to the Board with respect thereto. Nominating and Governance Committee Members Public Company Affairs CommitteeDefinitive Source of Society Expertise on Stock Ownership, Voting Practices and Shareholder Relations. Maintains relationship with Key Officers and Staff at ISS, Glass Lewis, Proxy Governance Inc., Corporate Library, Moody's Governance, S&P Governance and Governance Metrics, etc. to facilitate communication on matters vital to membership. Benchmarking, data analysis and publications on stock ownership, voting practices and shareholder relations, including:
Public Company Affairs Committee Members Securities Law CommitteeDefinitive Source of Society Expertise on Securities Laws and Disclosure. Maintains relationship with Commissioners and Staff at Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to facilitate communication on matters vital to membership. Analyzes proposed rule changes and interpretations; submit comment letters where significant impact on public companies; discuss operational issues with SEC Staff. Benchmarking, data analysis and publications, including:
In conjunction with Securities Law Committee leadership, Definitive Source of Society Expertise on Accounting Matters Impacting Public Companies Maintains relationship with Commissioners and Staff at Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, to facilitate communication on matters vital to membership. Analyzes proposed rule changes and interpretations; submit comment letters where significant impact on public companies; discuss operational issues with PCAOB Staff, FASB and others as applicable. Benchmarking, data analysis and publications on accounting disclosures, relationship with independent registered public accountants, etc. Securities Law Committee Members In addition, ad hoc committees of the Society are often formulated to meet specific needs or interests of the Society and members. Such committees include groups focusing on organization and by-laws, strategic planning, or programming for members representing private companies.
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