Below, is a list of all active committees, their missions, objectives, meeting times, and links to volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering for a committee, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form.
Committee Titles and Descriptions
Administration Committee
Mission/Purpose:
The Administration Committee is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of CSMFO, with a focus on administrative functions, policy development, and enhancing technology use.
Primary Objectives:
- Review and update CSMFO policies and procedures.
- Undertake special projects as directed by the Executive Committee or Board of Directors.
- Administer contracts and execute contracts as directed by the Executive Committee and Board.
- Improve technology usage within CSMFO and its member agencies.
- Maintain the CSMFO website and internet presence.
- Facilitate information sharing among members.
Committee Meeting Times:
- Meetings are held every month on the second Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM PT.
Career Development Committee
Mission/Purpose:
The Career Development Committee focuses on promoting the professional growth of members through affordable and accessible training opportunities.
Primary Objectives:
- Develop and review core courses and webinars.
- Plan and execute the annual Weekend Training.
- Coordinate professional development services.
- Undertake special projects as directed by the Executive Committee or Board of Directors.
Committee Meeting Times:
- Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM PT.
- Also meets bi-weekly for webinar check-ins on Fridays from 10:30-11 AM PT.
Commercial Partner Committee
Mission/Purpose:
The Commercial Partner Committee works to foster engagement and feedback from CSMFO’s commercial members through regular meetings and event promotion.
Primary Objectives:
- Host quarterly meetings with commercial members and CSMFO leadership.
- Promote event sponsorships, including the CSMFO Conference.
- Encourage engagement between CSMFO municipal members and commercial partners.
Committee Meeting Times:
- Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Friday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM PT.
Communications Committee
Mission/Purpose:
The Communications Committee enhances communication between CSMFO leadership and its members, ensuring consistency across various channels.
Primary Objectives:
- Improve communication through CSMFO Magazine, News, website, and email.
- Ensure a unified branding experience for members.
- Develop policies and guidelines for communications and publications.
- Coordinate messaging with CSMFO leadership.
- Undertake special projects as directed by the Executive Committee or Board of Directors.
Committee Meeting Times:
- Meetings are held every month on the fourth Thursday at 9:30 AM PT.
Finance Committee
Mission/Purpose:
The Finance Committee oversees the financial health of CSMFO, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational goals.
Primary Objectives:
- Review and oversee financial statements and records.
- Oversee the preparation and implementation of the annual budget.
- Evaluate and recommend new financial policies.
- Collaborate with other committees on financial matters.
- Support executive leadership on financial matters.
Committee Meeting Times:
- Meetings are held every month on the second Tuesday at 9:00 AM PT.
Membership Committee
Mission/Purpose:
The Membership Committee recruits and retains members while ensuring that CSMFO's benefits align with members' needs.
Primary Objectives:
- Recruit new members and promote membership benefits.
- Solicit feedback from members on desired benefits.
- Follow up on non-renewing members and outstanding invoices.
- Undertake special projects as directed by the Executive Committee or Board of Directors.
Committee Meeting Times:
- Meetings are held every month on the first Thursday at 11:00 AM PT.
Past Presidents Advisory Committee
Mission/Purpose:
The goal of the Past President Advisory Council (PPAC or Council) is to engage past presidents who welcome the opportunity to continue to be engaged in CSMFO, be a strategic voice to CSMFO Leadership, support committees and chapters, and be a general resource and ambassador for the organization.
This committee is exclusive to past presidents.Committee Meeting Times:
- Meetings are held bi-monthly (odd months) on the fourth Wednesday at 3:00 PM PT.
Professional Standards Committee
Mission/Purpose:
The Professional Standards Committee identifies and analyzes emerging professional standards in municipal finance.
Primary Objectives:
- Disseminate information on emerging standards.
- Support the development of new training courses.
- Develop suggested systems and procedures.
- Undertake special projects as directed by the Executive Committee or Board of Directors.
Committee Meeting Times:
- Meetings are held every month on the fourth Thursday at 3:00 PM PT.
Program Committee
Mission/Purpose:
The Program Committee sets the Annual Conference's educational content and ensures attendees have access to valuable and timely information.
Primary Objectives:
- Conduct calls for presentations for the Annual Conference.
- Coordinate with speaker bureaus and set the conference schedule.
- Handle pre-conference sessions, speaker materials, and audio-visual needs.
- Assign session moderators.
- Collaborate with the Annual Conference Host Committee.
Committee Meeting Times:
- Meetings are held monthly, April through October, on Fridays at 3:00 PM CT.
Recognition Committee
Mission/Purpose:
The Recognition Committee encourages the use of professional standards and recognizes excellence in budgeting and financial reporting.
Primary Objectives:
- Promote the use of professional standards through award programs.
- Encourage better budget preparation and presentation techniques.
- Recognize excellence in financial reporting and budgeting.
Committee Meeting Times:
- Meetings are held every month on the second Thursday at 10:00 AM PT.
Student Engagement Committee
Mission/Purpose:
The Student Engagement Committee works to engage the next generation of professionals in municipal finance, with a focus on graduate and undergraduate students.
Primary Objectives:
- Reach out to political science, public administration, accounting, and finance students.
- Promote municipal finance as a rewarding career choice.
- Increase student memberships and participation.
- Build a self-reinforcing cycle of student engagement to grow memberships.
Committee Meeting Times:
- Meetings are held every month on the third Tuesday at 12:00 PM PT.
Volunteer Interest Form
If you are interested in volunteering for a committee, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form.
