Board Committees
All members of the Board, except the President, serve on one of three committees: External Relations (ERC), Operational and Strategic Oversight (OpsCom), and Planning (PlanCom.) Each committee is responsible for formulating policy and strategy in specific areas for full Board consideration. The chairs of these committees plus the officers comprise the Governance Committee (GovCom).
The additional Board committees--Audit, Investment, Nominating, and Foundation Review--are populated by Board and non-Board members.
Audit Committee »
The Audit Committee represents and assists the Board of Directors in its general oversight of MRS ‘s accounting and financial reporting processes, audits of the financial statements, internal control and audit functions, and provides recommendations to the Board as deemed necessary.
Governance Committee »
The Governance Committee, chaired by the President and consisting of the officers, the chairs of the other three standing governing committees and the Executive Director, is basically responsible for the effective functioning of MRS’s Board and for the maintenance and development of the Board/Executive Director working relationship
External Relations Committee »
The External Relations Committee is responsible for developing policy and strategy recommendations for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the Society's various external constituencies.
Foundation Review Committee »
The Foundation Review Committee is responsible for directing and implementing the MRS Foundation by reviewing and determining whether or not to approve funding proposals from MRS committees, MRS University Chapters, or MRS members for the Foundation’s “grass roots” program.
Investment Committee »
The Investment Committee supervises the overall implementation of MRS’s investment policies, monitors and evaluates the performance of MRS’s investment portfolio, and recommends changes in approved policy, guidelines, and objectives as needed.
Nominating Committee »
The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate of candidates for the positions of Vice President, Secretary, when necessary, and Directors of the Materials Research Society, and submit this slate each year to the Board of Directors for approval. In addition, this committee may propose candidates for any positions on the Board of Directors that become vacant during the year.
Operational and Strategic Oversight Committee »
The Operational and Strategic Oversight Committee is accountable for overseeing MRS's operational and financial performance and its progress toward its strategic initiatives. It is also responsible for overseeing the operations and effectiveness of the Society's operating committees, and ensuring that volunteer involvement in the Society's programs is highly productive and satisfying.
Planning Committee »
The Planning Committee is accountable for developing and leading the Board's participation in all MRS planning, including annual budget preparation