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Current Board of Directors
Chase B. Saunders, Chair
McNair Law Firm, P.A.
Anthony G. Scheer,
Vice-Chair
Rawls, Dickinson,& Scheer, P.A.
Thomas G. Walker,
Secretary
Alston & Bird, LLP
Thomas D. Myrick,
Treasurer
Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Wesley
Clark
CNP Technologies
David
B. Hamilton
Hamilton Moon Stephens Steele & Martin
PLLC
Shawn D.
Heath
Duke Energy
Mary H. Howerton, Ph.D.
Mary Howerton Consulting, Inc.
Lori R.
Keeton
Parker Poe
Jonathan C. Krisko
Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson,P.A.
Margaret C. Martin
MECA Real Estate Services, LLC
Kiran H. Mehta
K&L Gates LLP
Lisa Bass Morris, RN, JD,
Attorney at Law
Dennis
Stone, Dean
Charlotte School of Law
Mark T.
Sumwalt
Sumwalt Law Firm
Billy
A. Wilson
Philanthropist
Committee
Assignments
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Committees
Executive Committee
Responsibilities: The Executive Committee
shall: (a) be comprised of the Chairperson, Vice
Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer; (b)
supervise and control all of the business and
affairs of the corporation; (c) assist the Board
in giving preliminary consideration to matters
which do not come within the purview of other
committees or where time does not permit
referral to the otherwise appropriate committee;
and (d) in general perform all duties as from
time to time may be prescribed by the Board.
Advocacy & Public
Policy Committee
Responsibilities: The Advocacy & Public
Policy Committee shall: (a) research and
identify areas for advocacy on behalf of the
local court system; (b) be responsible for
gathering and sharing information that confirms
and highlights the need for government action,
support or change in policy; (c) communicate
with the local legislative delegation in support
of the needs of the court system; and (d) in
general perform all duties as from time to time
may be prescribed by the Board.
Goals (FY 2010-2011):
Explore how JI can assist the court system in
promoting the development and implementation of
criminal case management software, performance
measures and management information systems
In partnership with Dr. Paul Friday and the
Charlotte School of Law examine the development
of a balanced scorecard that grades progress
being made in providing the court system with
the resources and tools it needs it needs to its
work and the performance of the court system in
applying those resources
Board Development
Committee
Responsibilities: The Board Development
Committee shall: (a) identify, recruit and
nominate individuals for election to the Board
as necessary; (b) submit a slate of officers at
the appropriate and designated intervals for the
consideration and approval of the Board; (c)
ensure broad based representation and diversity
on the Board; (d) provide, or cause to be
provided, Board education programs that enhance
the professional and/or personal development of
the members in furtherance of the organizations
vision and mission; and (e) in general perform
all duties as from time to time may be
prescribed by the Board.
Goals (FY 2010-2011):
Review Bylaws and consider increasing the size
of the Board in order to recruit more members of
the business community
Create a Board orientation and education program
Expand the influence of the board by selecting
at least two candidates with large potential to
further the goal of JI
Events Committee
Responsibilities: The Events Committee
shall: (a) plan, organize and host the annual
An Evening at the Courthouse fundraising event;
(b) consider hosting additional fundraising
events; (c) carry out all duties associated with
hosting successful, well attended events; and
(d) in general perform all duties as from time
to time may be prescribed by the Board.
Goals (FY 2010-2011):
Develop a schedule for asking for fundraising
support starting in the fall
Research providing live entertainment and
seeking an exemption so that wine may be served
at next year’s An Evening at the Courthouse
fundraising event
Achieve a 10% growth of attendees as well as
donations from An Evening at the Courthouse
Finance Committee
Responsibilities: The Finance Committee
shall: (a) review grant and pass-through
applications and make approval decisions based
upon the established protocol; (b) develop an
annual budget for each fiscal year before the
termination of the current fiscal year, which
shall be submitted to the Board for adoption;
(c) prepare, or cause to be prepared, an annual
report with the assistance of the Public
Relations Committee; (d) Ensure the preparation
and filing of annual Tax Returns with the State
and Federal governments; (e) Commission and
submit the findings of an annual audit to the
Board; and (f) in general perform all duties as
from time to time may be prescribed by the
Board.
Goals (FY 2010-2011):
Align the solicitation of sponsors for the
annual An Evening at the Courthouse event with
the preparation of law firm budgets in the fall
Invest funds under JI management to receive some
return on the money being held
Begin process of creating an endowment fund
through grant applications, planning, and
organizational saving
Public Relations
Committee
Responsibilities: The Public Relations
Committee shall: (a) publicize Justice
Initiatives and its activities, both internally
and externally, by promoting knowledge and
information about the court system; (b) research
and identify opportunities to educate the
community about the court system; (c) prepare,
or cause to be prepared, an annual report with
the assistance of the Finance Committee; and (d)
in general perform all duties as from time to
time may be prescribed by the Board.
Goals (FY 2010-2011):
Develop talking points on who JI is and on
particular issues of importance to the Board and
plan methods of informing the public
Develop a PowerPoint presentation to be offered
to the Rotary Club and other civic organizations
in Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Hold at least 10 public forums to educate the
general public on the court system or JI
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