2025-2026 Governance Committee

(Formerly Bylaws Committee)

To volunteer for this committee, please click HERE. 

Charge

• To review proposed amendments to the Association's governing documents to assure clarity, consistency, and legal compliance, and advise the Board of Directors on changes in the governing documents.

Membership

• New Committee members are appointed prior to the Annual Meeting by the AAA Management Team.
• The Committee shall consist of nine members, including the Chair, each of whom shall normally serve a three-year term, with one-third of the Committee members appointed each year.
• The President-Elect is an ex-officio non-voting member of the Governance committee.

Estimated Time Commitment

• Committee members could expect to spend approximately 1-5 hours per year with additional hours required as needed based on governance-related activities.
• The Committee meets as needed at the discretion of the chair. 

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the committee charge above.
• If the Chair has any questions about the charge or responsibilities of this committee, s/he should contact the Chief Executive Officer, the President, or the committee's Board of Directors Liaison.
• The Chair must submit at least one report per year to the Board of Directors. This report should include accomplishments and suggested modifications and should be sent to the AAA President, the committee’s Board of Directors Liaison, and Governance Manager, Barbara Gutierrez (barbara.gutierrez@aaahq.org).

Members