CommitteesAn organization is only as strong as those members who support its goals. Through the efforts of our committees, we continue to serve our membership and enhance an environment of professional development. We need your time and talent to continue our success. If you can help, contact the committee chair or click their "Join this committee" link. Achievement of Excellence (AEP) Committee Shawn Willett, Chair
This committee will be determined by the National AEP Committee. TxPPA has two seats on this Board. These two members will serve as co-chairs and be responsible for organizing the awards portion of the breakfast on Friday of the Fall Conference. Communications CommitteeJeanine Charles, Chair
There shall be a Communication Committee, consisting of a Chairperson and at least two (2) other members. The committee shall be responsible for all internal and external mass communications for the Association. Conference Committee
There shall be a Conference Committee, consisting of a Chairperson and at least two (2) other members. This committee shall be responsible for working with the management company to plan and organize the Conference(s) as determined by the Board. If you have an interest in knowing the exciting history of the TxPPA and making sure that sound principles and rules are developed and adhered to, please join our Historian and our Constitution/Policy Committee. Finance Committee Melissa Lee, ChairThere shall be a Finance Committee, consisting of the Treasurer as the Chairperson, and at least two (2) other members, to assist in preparing the annual budget, and conduct the annual internal audit. Legislative Committee Jennifer Calderon, ChairThere shall be a Legislative Committee, consisting of a Chairperson and at least one (1) member from each: county, municipal, and school agencies, for a minimum of four (4) members. This committee shall be responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and reporting relevant legislative issues to the membership. Membership CommitteeJoin this committee Hershel Becker, ChairThe Membership Committee Chair is appointed by the President. The committee shall consist of at least three members. The primary objective is to promote TxPPA through a continued effort to retain existing and secure new members. Nominating Committee
Scholarship CommitteeOpen, ChairThe Scholarship Chair is responsible for gathering scholarship applications and determining a means to fairly award scholarship. Currently a metric system is used and point values are assigned to determine those winners.
Special Assistance CommitteeJanelle Chapman, ChairSpecial Assistance Chairperson will be responsible to provide assistance to any governmental entity requesting purchasing expertise in setting up a new purchasing department/division or any other purchasing related request. More Information... Texas Municipal League Liaison Tim Slifka, Chair
The TxPPA Board of Directors shall appoint a liaison to serve on the TML Board of Directors for a period of two years. Texas Unified Procurement Code (UPC)
The UPC Committee will continue to work with interested stakeholders to further the creation and adoption of a Unified Procurement Code for Texas. More Information... Website Committee Tim Slifka, Chair
The Website Committee, with assistance of the Communication Committee, Membership Committee, Historian, and Executive Director, is responsible for maintaining the Association Website. Please consider joining this committee if you have website design knowledge or would like to assist in the continued improvement of our member website. |
