Committees

Why should I join a Chamber Board Committee?

The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) exists to foster a thriving environment for business in the region.

If you are not quite ready to be a Board Member, but want to be involved, joining a committee or task force is the perfect way to become an active piece of the chamber-machine.

The strategies and direction that the MRCC uses are often decided around the various committee tables. Join the voices of other businesses, locally, regionally, provincially and federally, and be heard.

Below are brief descriptions of the various committees and task forces that are available to join. We'd love to hear from you and have you on the team.

Membership Committee- Staff Committee

Membership Committee- meetings occur 4-6 times a year

PURPOSE:

The Membership Committee's purpose is to develop and review programming and services that retain and acquire members to their benefit. The Committee is a liaison for Members and obtains its goals annually from the strategic plan.

MANDATE:

To provide advice to the Board with respect to the Committee's purpose:
By conducting an annual review of:
● the MRCC’s benefits program
● the MRCC’s regular programs and services
● the MRCC’s membership fees & categories

By reporting to the Board:

● revisions to existing events, and development of new services and programs
(Events could include Breakfasts, Luncheons, and Business after Hours, educational seminars etc )
By, at the request of the Board:

● evaluating the effectiveness of membership policies

I am interested in being in this committee

Email: connect@missionchamber.bc.ca

Government Affairs - Board Committee

Government Affairs Committee (GAC) - meetings occur 10 times a year

PURPOSE:
Established by the Board, the Government Affairs Committee's purpose is to identify, address and discuss issues of the local, provincial or federal government that have a substantial impact on our business community.

MANDATE:
To provide advice to the Board with respect to the Committee's purpose:

Review and make recommendations to the Board on issues relating to the impact of government actions on the business community.

Use its resources to communicate with membership and media on current issues and actions and in response to member queries.

Liaise with Government representatives’ at all three levels on issues affecting our membership.

Respond to government policies that have an impact on local business, by issuing a timely response on relevant issues to members, government, and the media.

Help design and participate in the implementation of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors’ Strategic Plan.

Handle the correspondence and communications from the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce as provided by the Manager.

I am interested in being in this committee

Email: connect@missionchamber.bc.ca

Governance Committee - Board Committee

Governance Committee - meetings occur 2 times a year

PURPOSE:
Established by the Board, the Governance Committee's purpose is to advise the Board on matters relating to the Board’s policy infrastructure and processes, including but not limited to the Bylaws and Board Policies, to ensure they remain relevant, accessible, and up-to-date.

MANDATE:
To provide advice to the Board with respect to the Committee's purpose:

by conducting an annual review of:
- the MRCC’s policies;
- the Committee’s terms of reference, mandate, and purpose;
by recommending to the Board:
- revisions to existing MRCC policies; and
- new MRCC policies; and
by, at the request of the Board, evaluating the effectiveness of governance documents, processes and policies and recommending changes as required.

Handle the correspondence and communications from the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce as provided by the Manager.

I am interested in being in this committee

Email: execdir@missionchamber.bc.ca

Finance Committee - Board Committee

Finance Committee - meetings occur 3-4 times a year

PURPOSE:
Established by the Board, the Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of the financial and audit activities of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC).

MANDATE:
To provide advice to the Board with respect to the Committee's purpose:

To provide advice to the Board with respect to the Committee's purpose:
- by conducting an annual review of the Committee’s terms of reference, mandate, and purpose;
In addition, the committee will:
1. Develops and review policies relating to the financial management of the MRCC.
2. Reviews and recommends to the Board of Directors the operating budget for the fiscal year.
3. Monitors the operating results compared to budget, reporting to the Board.
4. Reviews financial assets and investments and makes recommendations to the Board regarding their acquisition, management, and dispersal upon maturity as needed.
5. Reviews any significant recommendations made by the accountant(s) and makes recommendations to the Board regarding the acceptance of the MRCC’s annual financial statements.
6. Reviews any report of management that accompanies or makes reference to the annual financial statements for consistency of disclosure with the financial statement themselves.
7. Ensures that all statutory remittances have been made.
8. Ensures appropriate and adequate insurance coverage for director liability, assets, and office space.
9. Reviews the Terms of Reference of the Finance Committee every two years.

I am interested in being in this committee

Email: execdir@missionchamber.bc.ca

Events Committee - Staff Committee

Events Committee - Meetings occur once a month.

PURPOSE:
The Events Committee's purpose is to facilitate the planning and execution of the MRCC’s recurring and one-time events (which include the Annual Business Excellence Awards). The Candlelight Parade Task Force will report to the Board through the Events Committee.

MANDATE:
To provide advice to the Board with respect to the Committee's purpose:

● By conducting an annual review of each event to ensure they are meeting objectives and budget
● To ensure existing events have continuity
● Present and evaluate new events to the Board which facilitates and promotes business in
Mission.

I am interested in being in this committee

Email: events@missionchamber.bc.ca

Candlelight Parade Task Force

Candlelight Parade Task Force - meets August - December

PURPOSE:
This is a large business community initiative that has many moving parts. This Chamber-led task force works with the Downtown Business Association, the City of Mission, Emergency Services, and many volunteers, organizations, and businesses to make this magical event happen each year.

I am interested in being on this task force

Email: events@missionchamber.bc.ca

Committees

Why should I join a Chamber Board Committee?

Business. Economic Excellence. Community.