Committees Executive Committee The Executive Committee shall conduct the affairs of the Association in accordance with the By-Laws, policies and instructions of the Board of Directors. It shall be the Policy and Steering Committee of this Association, and for all matters of policy and public statement, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. The Committee meets monthly and consists of 16 elected and appointed members.
The Legislative Committee shall examine existing Local, State and National legislation affecting the home building industry. It shall determine which of this legislation is obsolete or obstructive; recommend and take necessary steps to implement its recommendations. If in the discretion of the Committee, expediency dictates action, the abolition or constructive amending of such legislation or propose such new legislation as may be necessary to insure continued progress within the industry. The Committee will meet as necessary during the session. The HBA of Iowa contracts for State lobbying services with Wasker, Dorr, Wimmer & Marcouiller, PC of Des Moines, Iowa with Craig Schoenfeld serving as primary lobbyist for the Association. Legislative updates are provided electronically upon request to all HBAI members during session.
The Membership Committee has the responsibility of formulating the State Membership Campaign, assessing Local jurisdictions and making recommendations to the Board of Directors, passing upon applications for Local Associations and recommending changes, suspension or expulsion of Local Associations and / or Chapters. To inquire about membership in the association, please contact the HBA of Iowa office at 515-278-0255 or Click here to email.
The Finance Committee in cooperation with the Executive Committee shall be charged with raising adequate funds to insure the proper functions of the Associations staff and activities and shall prepare and present an annual fiscal year budget for approval. The Committee shall render quarterly reports to the Board of Directors and monthly reports to the Executive Committee on the finances of the Association.
Convention Committee The Convention Committee is responsible for the planning, promoting and conducting of the Annual Convention or Outing of the Association. It shall prepare the Convention budget within the limits of the approved General Budget of the Association, and shall provide supervision of the administration of the budget after review and approval by the Board of Directors. The Executive Officer of the Association shall assist the Chairperson of this Committee. The Committee shall also approve and plan the annual HBAI Board of Directors meeting. The Committee meets as necessary. The 2008 HBA of Iowa Summer Convention will be held on June 17-18 at Hyperion Field Club & Stoney Creek Inn, Johnston, Iowa. |
