Purpose
The purpose of the Chapter Awards Advisory Committee of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is to provide input and guidance that helps ACFE recognize chapters that have contributed to the mission of the ACFE as well as supporting the local community. The committee will serve as a liaison between the association and its chapters.

Composition
The Committee shall be composed of no fewer than three and no more than seven members, each of whom shall be a member in good standing of ACFE and also a member in good standing of a recognized ACFE local chapter. In addition, each member must have served as a local chapter board member. Members of the committee, including the Chair and vice-Chair, shall be selected and appointed by the Board of Regents.

Specific Duties
The Chapter Awards Advisory Committee is charged with:

• Reviewing nomination applications for the following awards: Chapter of the Year and Chapter Newsletter/Website of the Year.

• Making recommendations for improving the nomination criteria and/or selection process.

Conference Calls
Conference calls will be held at the discretion of the Committee Chair.

Meetings
Meetings may be conducted in person or by conference call. The Committee Chair shall give reasonable notice to all Committee members of the place, day, time and purpose or purposes for any Committee meeting. The Chair shall call and preside at all meetings, and be responsible for ensuring that minutes are recorded and distributed to Committee members. When the Chair is absent, unable to act, or refuses to act, the Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair.

Quorum
The attendance of a majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of Committee business. No action may be approved by the Committee without the vote of at least a majority of the number of Committee members required to constitute a quorum.

CHAIR JOB DESCRIPTION

The Chair will support the ACFE in the accomplishment of the Chapter Awards Advisory Committee objectives.

Chair Qualifications
The Chair must be a CFE in good standing. Other qualifications include: recognized chapter leader and highly recommended by peers as substantial member of the association.

Chair Duties

• Preside over each committee meeting and, along with ACFE staff and other committee members, creates the agenda of topics for each meeting. Agenda should be distributed at least 5 working days in advance of each meeting.

• Identifies and recommends potential committee members.

• Submits written reports to the Board of Regents summarizing committee activities and recommendations when necessary.

• Oversees the logistics of committee's operations and works closely with the staff liaison and CEO.

• Assigns work to the committee members, sets the agenda and runs the meetings, and ensures distribution of meeting minutes.

Term of Office
Members of the Committee shall serve one-year terms. The Board of Regents may appoint a replacement for any member who is removed or otherwise unable to complete his or her term of office, and the replacement shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. Each member of the Committee shall continue to serve on the Committee until a successor is appointed or the Committee is terminated.

VICE CHAIR JOB DESCRIPTION

Vice Chair Qualifications
The Vice Chair must be a CFE in good standing. Other qualifications include: recognized chapter leader and highly recommended by peers as substantial member of the association.

• Performs Chair responsibilities when the Chair cannot be available (see Chair Job Description)

• Reports to the Committee’s Chair

• Works closely with the Chair and other staff

• Participates closely with the Chair to develop and implement officer transition plans.

Term of Office
The Vice Chair shall serve a two-year term and may not serve more than one consecutive term. The Vice Chair position is reviewed annually, to ensure continuing commitment.

MEMBER JOB DESCRIPTION

Member Qualifications
Significant experience in the anti-fraud profession; recognized leader or authority in their field; seriously concerned about best practices and learning solutions as demonstrated by speeches, attendance at meetings, or other visible efforts; actively involved in their chapter.

• Regularly attends conference calls and important related meetings.

• Makes serious commitment to participate actively in committee work.

• Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time.

• Stays informed about committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.

• Gets to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.

• Is an active participant in the committee's annual evaluation and planning efforts.

Term of Office
Members of the Committee shall serve one-year terms. The Board of Regents may appoint a replacement for any member who is removed or otherwise unable to complete his or her term of office, and the replacement shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. Each member of the Committee shall continue to serve on the Committee until a successor is appointed or the Committee is terminated.