Committees

Standing Committees

The nature of the standing committees is that they are permanent and generally active on an ongoing basis. The frequency of the meeting schedule for these committees is not necessarily fixed.

Finance

Chair: Treasurer

Meetings: Monthly

This committee will oversee the Chamber’s Finances.

  • Review monthly statements
  • Review and submit annual budget for review
  • Oversee Notice to Reader for year end
  • Work with staff to ensure proper financial management.

Human Resources

Chair: Executive VP
Meetings: As Needed

This committee will oversee all HR matters for the Chamber.

  • Hiring, firing, discipline
  • Contracts, job descriptions

Business & Economic Climate

Chair: President
Meetings: Monthly

This committee will monitor issues that have either a positive or negative impact on the local business climate. Because of the broad nature of this committee it will likely establish action teams to address specific needs as they relate to advocacy or lobbying efforts. Should any particular issue require particular expertise or effort an ad hoc committee would be formed for the soul purpose of addressing the specific issue.

  • Identify specific issues
  • Prepare context papers and positions for Chamber boards
  • Initiate communications with key stakeholders and influencers
  • Coordinate action plans to impact key issues

Membership

Chair: Appointed by Council
Meetings: Monthly

This committee will be responsible for all member related issues.

  • New member attraction
  • Member retention
  • Member 2 Member benefits program
  • Chamber benefits program
  • Member related activities

Event Committees

Event committees are established to manage the activities that surround specific Chamber events. These are not necessarily permanent but as long as the events are active so are the committes.

Business Hall of Fame

Chair: Appointed by Council
Meetings: As Needed

This committee will be responsible for all activities associated with producing the Business Hall of Fame.

  • Coordination with Cape Breton University
  • Preparation of Budget
  • Booking venue and other items
  • Nominating/Approving inductees
  • Post mortem / future recommendations

Excellence in Business Awards

Chair: Appointed by Council
Meetings: As Needed

This committee will be responsible for all activities associated with producing the Excellence in Business Awards.

  • Nominations
  • Preparation of Budget
  • Booking venue and other items
  • Approving award winners
  • Post mortem / future recommendations

Annual General Meeting

Chair: President
Meetings: As Needed

This committee will be responsible for all activities associated with the execution of both the formal AGM requirements as well as the dinner and event associated with the AGM. Those activities include:

  • Booking venue and other services
  • Proper AGM notification to Chamber Members
  • Preparation of budget
  • Post mortem for event

Special Committees of the Board

Special committees of the Board essentially are formed with short term specific purpose to directly assist the Chamber. They are not permanent standing committees but can exist for extended periods of time.

Nominating

Chair: Past President
Meetings: As Needed

This committee is responsible for the membership of both the Council and Board of Directors. Committees responsibilities include:

  • Nominations for Council
  • Nominations for the Board of Directors
  • Presentation of both slates

Scholarship

Chair: Appointed by Council
Meetings: As Needed

This committee is responsible for the solicitation and collection of funs to be directed to the Sydney & Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. This fund’s mandate is to provide a scholarship to a deserving student enrolled at Cape Breton University. Committee responsibilities include:

  • Solicitation of funds
  • Selection process for eligible students
  • Award of the scholarship