Committees
LTAMS Standing Committees are this Association’s “backbone” and are a key factor in the success of its initiatives and activities. They are the vehicles that facilitate and accomplish its annual goals and objectives and serve as the “building blocks” for future endeavors. Decisions made by the Board of Directors are generally based on information and recommendations made by the Committees. Accordingly, committee members are considered to be the leaders of the LTAMS of tomorrow.
The Committee Chairman should assume five basic duties:
- Facilitate the committee’s work, helping it to run smoothly. Rather than doing the work themselves, they should call meetings, set the agenda, encourage discussion, and delegate tasks to other committee members;
- Regularly remind members to stay focused on the purpose of the committee and current committee projects;
- Committee Member, LTAMS President, and Executive Director. The Executive Director is an “ex officio” (by virtue of office) member of all committees. The experience and insights of the President and Executive Director should be relied upon as an essential factor in each committee’s success.
- Insist that all members support the majority decisions of the committee.
- Follow the committee budget and allowable expenditures. Keep financial goals in mind when setting programs.
Want to play an active role in our industry? Committee membership is open to all LTAMS members.
Chairperson
Purpose
The Conference Committee coordinates, plans, and facilitates the Annual Conference and makes all arrangements for special education programs to meet the needs of the membership.
Functions
The Conference Committee:
- Plans and conducts, with the assistance of the Board of Directors, the Annual Conference.
- Coordinates with the Legislative Chair to determine current issues of interest that will provide membership education opportunities.
- Provides networking opportunities for members.
- Plans and conducts special education programs.
- Provides a profit base for the programs offered, the active solicitation of sponsorships, and advertising.
- Establishes sub-committees to facilitate activities.
The Conference Committee Chair must present a written report on committee activities to the Board of Directors.
Chairperson
Purpose
The Education Committee provides basic educational building blocks to assure that, as an industry, we are fostering both competence and professionalism.
Functions
The Education Committee:
- Provides basic, intermediate, and advanced education to Mississippi’s land title industry.
- Sponsors seminars in areas of special interest to enhance the knowledge and skills of those within the industry.
- Coordinates in-person seminars and/or electronic webinars.
- Develops and distributes educational materials to support member companies’ training efforts.
Chairperson
Purpose
The Legislative Committee (a) monitors legislative activities that will affect the Mississippi land title industry, (b) sponsors useful legislation and proposals as directed by the Board of Directors, (c) makes regular reports periodically to the membership of the association regarding legislation and regulatory issues, (d) act as a liaison between the legislative representative employed by LTAMS and the LTAMS’ membership, (e) assists the general membership of the Association in the solution of problems which may develop in the course of business activities, and (f) monitors all industry relations activities of the Association and investor changes/updates and communicate these changes to LTAMS members.
Functions
The Legislative Committee:
- Publishes communications to the membership during the legislative session.
- Reviews the Mississippi Legislative bill status system for any bills, issues, or changes in the Mississippi Legislature or Committees that will affect the LTAMS membership.
- Works with associate members on issues of joint concern or when such action will enhance LTAMS initiatives or issues.
- Coordinates activities with the Executive Committee.
- Create, from time to time, one or more ad-hoc committees to specifically address issues deemed of significant importance. The Chairman shall have the authority to form such committees, with the approval of the LTAMS President.
Chairperson
Purpose
The Membership Committee promotes membership in the association and provides a formal communication link with all members.Functions
The Membership Committee:- Review membership listing of unpaid members at the beginning of the year to assist in encouraging members to keep their continued support and membership in LTAMS.
- Conducts membership campaigns and solicits applications from potential new members.
- Acts as a marketing group to promote the advantages of LTAMS membership.
- Provides an annual analysis of the membership classifications, make recommendations regarding the classification of members and methods to promote membership.
- Welcomes each new member to the association, provide any assistance or information they may need, suggest they get involved and join a committee, etc.