Participating in committees is a great way to help strengthen the Association. The CCEA Bylaws has established 11 Standing Committees and the President, with the approval of the Association Representative Council, appoints them. Each Committee reports monthly to the Association Representative (AR) Council.

The following is a list of the Standing Committees and a brief description of their role:

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee is responsible for recognizing the outstanding efforts of CCEA members in four categories - Dedicated Educator Award, STAR Educator Award, Service to CCEA Award, and Steve Cozine Leadership Award. Nominations for the four awards are solicited and recipients are selected.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is responsible for the oversight of the operating budget of the Association. The Committee meets monthly with the CCEA Treasurer and Business Manager. The Treasurer presents the Budget Committee's report to the CCEA Executive Board and the AR Council at its monthly meetings.

Bylaws Committee

The Bylaws Committee is responsible for recommending revisions of the Bylaws for adoption by the AR Council.

Elections Committee

The Elections Committee is responsible for conducting all elections and ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Committee proposes the Standard Election Procedures for adoption by the AR Council.

Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee

The Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee (MAC) reviews and assesses Association goals, objectives, programs, and long-range plans to ensure that ethnic-minority concerns are addressed.

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee is responsible for increasing members' awareness of the potential CCEA has to impact the political arena.

Member Rights Committee

The Member Rights Committee is responsible for determining the grievances that will go to arbitration.

Membership Recruitment & Retention Organizing Committee (MRROC)

The Membership Recruitment & Retention Organizing Committee (MRROC) is responsible for coordinating membership activities in CCEA, including AR trainings and the early enrollment program.

Negotiations Committee

The Negotiations Committee is responsible for bargaining the contract with the district. The Committee seeks member input to set its priorities.

Policies Committee

The Policies Committee is responsible for proposing new policies and updating current policies to the AR Council and Executive Board for action.

Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee is responsible for determining the recipients of the CCEA Scholarships. The Committee proposes scholarship criteria for adoption by the AR Council.

Special Education Committee

The Special Education Committee is responsible for addressing the issues, needs, and concerns of the membership working under the Student Support Services Division through research, training, and communication of information.

If you are interested in taking part in any of the committees, please call CCEA at (702) 733-3063.

The Association appoints CCEA members to serve on the following Association/District committees:

• Contract Maintenance Committee
• Evaluation Pilot Program
• Empowerment Design Team
• Grievance Review Committee
• PDE Committee
• Sick Leave Pool Committee
• Sick Leave Appeal Committee