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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

 



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