NORTH DAKOTA
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

COMMITTEES

Constitution, By-Laws, & Resolutions: Recommends to the Board of Directors appropriate improvements or changes to the Constitution and By-Laws. Reviews and develops resolutions so as to be consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the North Dakota Emergency Management Association. Resolutions are to be developed from issues and concerns submitted to the Committee by the Board of Directors. Upon approval of the Board of Directors, any proposed changes to the Constitution and By-Laws and any proposed resolutions will be brought before the membership at the next scheduled meeting of the Association.

Jerry Bergquist, Chairperson
Dave Rogness   
Sharon Young
Mike Hallesy
Robert Hook

Publicity, Awards, & Citations: Recommends to the Board of Directors appropriate recognition to individuals, agencies and organizations for outstanding or significant contributions in the area of Emergency Management based on the criteria established by the Board of Directors. Upon approval of the board, makes known the promotion of achievements, accomplishments, purposes and goals of the Association to the public, the media, and other organizations.

Jill Pedersen, Chairperson
Gary Stockert  
Sandy Engeland
Kim Franklin

Legislative & Education: Recommends to the Board of Directors appropriate educational and legislative needs, issues, and activities for the Association to be involved in. Recommendations must be within the realm of Emergency Management and consistent with the goals and philosophy of the Association.

Sandra Hanson, Chairperson
Jill Pedersen
Mary Senger
Brent Nelson
Amanda Schooling
Dean Pearson

Membership, Nominations, & Credentials: Recommends to the Board of Directors appropriate measures to assure that the Association functions and flourishes as intended under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association. Makes recommendations on how to maintain a strong, active membership, selects capable, qualified candidates for nominations as Association officers, and maintains the credentials activity of the Association and its membership.

Karen Kempert, Chairperson
Mary Senger
JoAnn Ozbun
Ilene Hardmeyer
Robert Hook
Todd Volk