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NIGP membership gives you access to a network of more than 16,000 procurement professionals, opportunities to continue learning and growing in the profession, time-saving resources and templates, and the institutional experience of 3,000 member agencies.


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  • The Chapter offers conferences and events specific to the interests of public purchasers.
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  • We sponsor NIGP educational seminars and professional development programs to enhance your ability to succeed in the workplace, and to prepare you for certification.

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  • By promoting uniform public purchasing laws and simplified standards and specifications, involved chapter members have the ability to champion a cause they believe in and influence change within the industry.

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Dues Period

January - December

 

Remit Dues by March 1


Position Duties
President Duties

The President shall exercise general supervision over the affairs of the Chapter, preside over all meetings of the Chapter, be a member ex-officio of all committees and perform all duties incident to the office of the President. The President shall be responsible for coauthorizing (together with the Treasurer) expenditure or commitment of Chapter funds in excess of $150 and may sign or countersign all Chapter checks issued on behalf of the Chapter. Any expenditure in excess of $500 or 20% of the current treasury balance, whichever is less, shall require the approval of the Board of Directors.
Vice-President

The Vice-President shall direct the development and administration of program content, selection criteria, nomination and selection pertaining to annual awards and scholarships, and shall see that an audit of financial records is performed. The Vice-President may co-authorize expenditures or counter-sign Chapter checks in the temporary absence of the President or Treasurer, within the fiscal limitations and guidelines afforded to the President. The Vice President shall have the authority to conduct all Chapter-related business in the temporary absence of the President.
Chapter Secretary

The Chapter Secretary shall maintain a written record of the proceedings of all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the Chapter, distribute all notices of meetings and the business affairs of the Chapter to the Chapter membership and to NIGP, and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or Board of Directors.
Treasurer

The Treasurer shall be responsible for the accounting of the funds of the Chapter, shall maintain a complete record of receipts and disbursements, and shall render a true and complete report relative to the affairs of the office at each meeting of the Board or the membership, or as otherwise requested by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall prepare and sign all association checks. The Treasurer shall obtain written approval from the President (or in his or her absence, from the Vice-President), for checks in excess of $150 and written approval from the Board of Directors for any expenditure in excess of $500 or twenty percent (20%) of the current treasury balance, whichever is less. The Treasurer shall provide a monthly report listing all financial transactions for the preceding month to the Board of Directors.
Membership
Committees

The committees of the Chapter may include, but shall not be limited to, the following, and may be established and directed by the Board of Directors as needed:
x Budget and Finance
x Education and Professional Development
x Membership
x Nominating
x Public Relations and Marketing
x Research and Library
x Legislative Liaison
x Awards and Scholarship
x Special Committees
Budget and Finance Committee – The Budget and Finance Committee should consist of not less than three (3) members. The Chapter Treasurer shall be the Chairperson of this Committee. The remaining members shall be appointed and approved by the Executive Board. This Committee shall be responsible for reviewing and submitting the Chapter’s budget and financial reports to the Executive Board and to the membership for review and approval, for overseeing accounting practices, and for recommending fiscal policy direction to the Executive Board.

Education and Professional Development Committee – The Education and Professional Development committee should consist of not less than three (3) members. The Chairperson shall be nominated by the Vice-President and approved by the Executive Board. The remaining members may be selected by the Chairperson and shall be approved by the Executive Board. The Education and Professional committee’s primary responsibilities are to organize and coordinate educational programs, subject to approval by the Executive Board, which further the knowledge, expertise and professionalism of the membership, such as organizing workshops and NIGP Seminars; as well as educational events that support certification (i.e. CPBB and CPPO) of the Chapter members. The Committee Chairperson shall make periodic reports to the Executive Board on the status of the Committee’s activities.

Membership Committee – The Membership Committee should consist of not less than three (3) members. The Chairperson of this committee shall be appointed by the Executive Board. The remaining members may be selected by the Chairperson and shall be approved by the Executive Board. The Membership committee’s primary responsibilities are to organize an effective recruiting program; to prepare materials for distribution to potential members or to help familiarize them with the Chapter; and to work with the President or other Board members on membership problems. The Membership committee shall prepare and maintain a list of paid members in good standing for presentation to the Executive Board at any time. This list shall be effective January 1 through December 31 of each year and shall also be submitted to NIGP according to its requirements. The Committee’s Chairperson shall make periodic progress reports to the Executive Board on the status of their activities. The Committee shall be responsible for collecting the membership dues, conveying dues to the Treasurer for deposit, and sending out delinquent notices where necessary.
Nominating Committee –

The Nominating Committee should consist of not less than three (3) members. The Chair may be a member of the Executive Board. The Board shall appoint all committee members. The committee’s responsibilities are to nominate Officers to the membership for election, and for conducting the election in accordance with Article V.

Public Relations and Marketing Committee – The Public Relations and Marketing Committee should consist of not less than three (3) members. The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Executive Board. The remaining members may be selected by the Chairperson and shall be approved by the Executive Board. The Public Relations and Marketing Committee’s primary responsibilities are to manage and maintain the Chapter’s website and inform the membership of Chapter cultural, educational activities, and social events organized by and for the Chapter, or other associations. The Committee shall collect articles, prepare, edit, and publish the Chapter’s newsletter on not less than a quarterly basis. The Committee shall collect and send articles to members’ local newspapers, to NIGP, and other news outlets, to publicize individual achievements, as well as those of the Chapter. The Committee’s chairperson shall make periodic reports to the Executive Board on the status of the Committee’s activities.
Research and Library Committee – The Research and Library Committee’s primary responsibilities are to conduct research for the Chapter and to collect materials for the Chapter library. The Committee shall furnish copies of materials from the library to members requesting them and replenish materials as necessary. The Committee’s Chairperson shall be appointed by the Executive Board and shall make periodic reports to the Board on the status of the Committee’s activities.

Legislative Liaison Committee – The Legislation Liaison Committee’s primary responsibilities are to maintain liaison with other legislative committees of public agencies or professional associations which deal with procurement matters to convey the views of the Chapter to those committees, and to inform Chapter membership and the Executive Board of legislative activities and matters affecting public procurement.

Awards and Scholarship Committee – The Vice-President shall direct the Awards and Scholarship Committee.
A. The Committee should consist of the following four members:
a. Vice-President, Chairperson
b. Chairman of the Education and Professional Development Committee
c. Chairperson of the Membership Committee
d. Member-at-large from Chapter membership, nominated by the President and approved by the Board of Directors
B. This Committee shall be responsible for the development and administration of procedures, criteria, and final selection of recipients for annual Chapter awards such as:
a. Professional Buyer of the Year Award
b. Professional Manager of the Year Award
c. Scholarship Awards

This Committee shall also coordinate, upon approval of the Executive Board, submission of applications for chapter recognition and nominations for member recognition to NIGP, in accordance with NIGP’s requirements for those programs.

Each year the Awards and Scholarship Committee shall review procedures and criteria used in selecting recipients of the Chapter’s awards and submit recommended changes for approval to the Executive Board not later than February 28 of each year. If no changes are deemed necessary, the Committee shall report this to the membership by March 31 of each year.

Special Committees – From time to time, the Executive Board may appoint Special Committees, (i.e., Audit, Bylaws, etc.) The Chairperson of such a committee shall keep the Board advised at all times on the activities of the Committee and shall render such progress reports as required by the Board.

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