Frequently Asked Questions: ACS Committees

 

Responsibilities of Committee Members

  • What is the time commitment for serving on a Committee?

    On average, Committees meet monthly for a total time commitment of less than 4 hours per month. Attendance may be virtual or in person.

  • Do I have to participate in Committee meetings and activities in person?

    No, all Committee meetings will have a hybrid option. If you choose to attend in person, financial support will be provided.

  • How long do I serve on a Committee?

    Volunteers are typically first appointed to a 1-year term as an associate prior to becoming full members. If appointed, full members may serve up to two consecutive 3-year terms.  

  • What is the difference between Committee members, associates, and consultants?

    • Committee members
      Appointed to 3-year terms and can vote on official Committee actions
    • Associates
      Appointed to 1-year terms and can participate in all Committee activities except voting
    • Consultants
      Appointed to 1-year terms and advise the Committee in limited capabilities as warranted by their experience or expertise

  • What if I can’t fulfill my role?

    Current Committee volunteers who cannot fulfill their role can resign or apply for a limited leave of absence by contacting their Committee on Committees (ConC) Liaison. 

 

Committee Member Eligibility & Selection

  • How do I join a Committee?

    To indicate which committee you’d like to volunteer for, submit a committee preference form during the open period from April 1 to July 1.

    • Let us know if you’d like to us to notify you when the form opens.

  • Who can volunteer to serve on a Committee?

    • For Non-Elected Committees
      All ACS members on Standard and Premium packages are automatically eligible to serve.
    • For Elected Committees
      Members must be Councilors to be eligible to serve.

  • What is the Committee Preference Form? When can I submit one?

    Completing the committee preference form is the first step in the committee appointment process. Existing and potential volunteers use the form to indicate which committees they’d like to serve on.

    The preference form is open annually for submissions from April 1 to July 1.

    • Let us know if you’d like to us to notify you when the form opens.

  • Do I automatically get appointed to a Committee once I complete the preference form?

    There are only a limited number of available volunteer slots every year, so not everyone who fills out a preference form will be selected.

  • Who is involved in the Committee member appointment process?

    • The Committee on Committees (ConC) reviews preference form submissions from member volunteers and makes recommendations accordingly regarding committee assignments.
    • The President-Elect and Chair of Board of Directors make the final decision regarding Committee appointments.

  • What is the timeline for appointments to Committees?

    The process begins with the opening of the preference form and ends with the appointment letters being sent out towards the end of the year. For a full timeline, visit the Committee Preferences & Appointment Process page.

 

Types of Committees

  • What are the different types of ACS Committees?

    There are three types of ACS Committees:

    • Society (Joint Board-Council) Committees
    • Council Committees
    • Board Committees

    For more information, visit the Committee Structure page.

  • What is an elected Committee?

    Only Councilors are eligible to serve on ACS's elected Committees. There are three elected Committees of Council:

    • Committee on Committees (ConC)
    • Council Policy Committee (CPC)
    • Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E).

    To serve on these Committees, members are elected at the Council Fall Meeting.

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    There are three types of ACS Committees:

    • Society (Joint Board-Council) Committees
    • Council Committees
    • Board Committees

    For more information, visit the Committee Structure page.

    Only Councilors are eligible to serve on ACS's elected Committees. There are three elected Committees of Council:

    • Committee on Committees (ConC)
    • Council Policy Committee (CPC)
    • Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E).

    To serve on these Committees, members are elected at the Council Fall Meeting.