Let 2021 be your year to step up and say yes to a leadership role in CSMFO. Did you know all Committees are run by volunteers just like you? Here a list of current Committees and a brief summary of what each does.

Administration Committee – Reviews the financial statements, budget, and other financial documents of CSMFO in coordination with the Executive Committee. Update CSMFO Policies and Procedures. Administer contracts on behalf of CSMFO.

Career Development Committee – Promote the professional development of CSMFO members by providing affordable and accessible training opportunities. Activities currently include core courses, webinars, annual weekend training, coaching program, and professional development services.

Communications Committee – Enhance the communications between CSMFO leadership and its members through the CSMFO Magazine, website, and email. Work to ensure a common branding and messaging experience for all CSMFO members.

Membership Committee – Solicit and encourage new members from eligible agencies and promote the benefits of CSMFO membership.

Professional Standards Committee – Disseminate information on emerging standards to the membership. Support content for potential new training courses.

Program Committee – Set the educational content of the Annual Conference, including conducting calls for presentations and scheduling classes, working with speaker bureaus, and communicating and coordinating with the Annual Conference Host Committee as appropriate.

Recognition Committee – Promotes the highest standards of budgeting and financial reporting, including encouraging the use of professional standards through award programs for financial reporting. Encourage improved techniques for budget preparation and presentation by recognizing excellence in financial reporting and budgeting through annual awards programs.

Student Engagement Committee – Reach out to the next generation (graduate and undergraduate students in political science, public administration, accounting, and finance) and promote municipal finance as a rewarding career choice with the goal of increasing the number of student memberships.

Technology Committee – Enhance the effectiveness and use of technology by CSMFO and its member agencies in exchanging information, increasing productivity, and enhancing member service. Maintain a CSMFO Internet presence and website to enhance membership benefits, provide professional information, establish relevant links, and support continued training to facilitate information sharing among members.

Now that you may have chosen one – what’s next? A volunteer inquiry form is available online. Once filled out, a representative from the Committee you’ve selected will contact you with more details. Don’t be shy select more than one, then decide after learning more. Yes, some volunteers do serve on multiple Committees because they are just that much fun, and you always receive more than you give.

We hope you enjoy this month’s content in CSMFO news and as always your suggestions and contributions are welcome by emailing communications@csmfo.org.