Committees
The WWCoalition will operate under a formal leadership
and revised committee structure as mandated by amended Bylaws.
As we work to accomplish our mission,
”To promote the vitality and economic benefits of our working waterfronts
for the people of Whatcom County”,
the 2018-2019 Annual Plan addresses actions by four primary committees.
Executive Committee
Working within the framework provided by the By-Laws, the Executive Committee will:
Act on behalf of the Board of Directors,
keep the Board informed, and request its approval when appropriateContinue to staff committees and oversee their work
Serve as a clearinghouse for issues and develop policies to guide Coalition actions
Maximize membership communications and their involvement in cooperation with the Public Relations Committee
Create, administer, amend as needed, and ensure accountability of the Annual Plan
Maintain fiscal control, and administer adopted protocols
Government Relations Committee
Under the direction of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors,
the Government Relations Committee will:
Research issues of concern regarding the long-term viability of our working waterfronts
Communicate and respond on behalf of the Coalition’s membership, the Coalition's positions to government, to NGOs, to businesses and the public at-large
Communications Committee
Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Secretary, and the Executive Committee, the Communications Committee will publish all internal notices, agendas, minutes and documents:
Manage our messages through coordination of all external communications to our community and the public, including publishing newsletters, e-flyers, brochures, fact sheets, and updating and maintaining our website and social media
Membership Committee
Under the direction of the Board and the Executive Committee, the Membership Committee will:
Collaborate with the Secretary to maintain member data and make regular contacts with members as specified in Bylaws
Implement programs to increase Full and Associate Membership
Collaborate with the Treasurer to collect and record member dues