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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AAHOA GOVERNANCE MODEL

This is an Executive Summary of the new Governance Model. 

1. FOUNDATION PLANNING PRINCIPALS

• AAHOA shall be governed through Strategic Plans
• The Governance Model does not address the following issues which shall be addressed through the Strategic Planning process:
  • Current Mission Statement
  • Current AAHOA objectives as outlined in the AAHOA By Laws
  • Implementation and transition time lines
• The Governance Model shall ensure that AAHOA is governing itself with
  • Clarity of purpose
  • Role clarity
  • A lean-mean structure
  • An efficient process
  • Sustainable policies

2. GOVERNANCE MODEL

• ROLE OF THE AAHOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • Set guidelines and/or policies
  • Assess and hold AAHOA management accountable for the Association
  • Enforce AAHOA By Laws, Rules, and Regulations
  • Ensure that AAHOA operates through an approved AAHOA Strategic Plan
  • Allocate and ensure the proper use of AAHOA resources and hold the Board, the members, and management accountable
    
• ROLE OF CHAIRMAN
  • Conduct Board deliberations
  • Appoint Board liaison to committees
  • Be AAHOA's official internal spokesperson
  • Be AAHOA's support (to President) external spokesperson
  • Hold management and volunteer leaders (Board and committee members) accountable
  • Ensure the execution of the AAHOA Strategic Plan
  • Guardian of all fiduciary, moral, and ethical areas of the Association
    
• ROLE OF VICE CHAIRMAN
  • Co-Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee
  • Chair of AAHOA in the absence of the Chairman
  • Chairman of the Annual Convention Committee
    
• ROLE OF TREASURER

  • Ensure:
    • Fiscal reporting
    • Regulatory compliance
      AAHOA portfolio is well managed
    • Management is operating within approved budgetary and fiscal guidelines
    • Internal/external audits are conducted
  • Board approves all contracts prior to execution
    
• ROLE OF SECRETARY
  • Keeper, advisor, and enforcer of:
    • Process
    • Records, minutes, etc.
    • By Laws
    • Rules and regulations
    • Policies and procedures

• ROLE OF PRESIDENT
  • Develop, implement, and be accountable for AAHOA operations
  • Be AAHOA's official external spokesperson
  • Be AAHOA's support (to AAHOA Chairman) internal spokesperson
  • Implement Strategic Plan through the annual Business Plan
    
• ROLE OF COMMITTEES
  • Investigate and report on AAHOA initiatives and/or Board directives
  • Serve as a resource for management (membership sounding board)
  • Implement approved Strategic Plan initiatives and participate as determined
    
• COMMITTEE GUIDELINES
  • Ensure:
    • Continuity
    • Consistency
  • Allow for:
    • Member participation
    • Advisory to the Board
  • Shall not commit AAHOA resources
  • Shall not direct management and staff
    
• COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
  • Minimum one (1) Board member non-voting liaison
  • One (1) management voting liaison
  • Voluntary participation (within size constraints)
  • Committee elects Chair
  • Maximum committee size 11 voting members
  • Recommend minimum committee size of five (5) members
  • Objective criteria for qualification to serve
    
• STANDING COMMITTEES
  • By Laws & Governance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Education & Professional Development
  • Nominating
  • Elections
  • Finance, Budget & Audit
  • Membership
  • Industry Franchise Relations
  • Legislation
  • Convention & Meetings
  • PR & Communications
  • Awards & Recognition
  • Ethics & Enforcement
  • Revenue Enhancement
    
• SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
  • Women's Group
  • Youth Group
  • Independent Hoteliers
  • Brands

3. NEXT STEPS

• Member comments reviewed and addressed
• Board approval of Governance Model
• AAHOA Strategic Planning process commences and continues
• By Law changes prepared for membership vote and approval
• Policies and procedures developed to support the Governance Model
• Transition and implementation plan and time line developed, approved, and executed