Website Committee


Objective:   

To develop and maintain the website to ensure that it serves as a valuable and current resource for information about the Section and its activities.

Membership:   

The Chair of this committee is appointed by the VA Section board of Trustees and is also the Website Editor. Other committee members are recommended by the Chair of the committee and approved by the VA Section chair.

Member of:

Education and Public Affairs Council

Duties:

     Duties of the Chair are as follows:

a.  Select a committee of VA Section members who are willing to serve in the committee. In the selection process, consideration should be given to geographic distribution and employment (e.g., large or small utility, consultant, etc.) of the committee members to assure variation in points of view and ability to suggest and gather website content.

b.  Collect and post website content in a timely manner. Website content includes, but is not limited to, news stories, announcements, event information, and photographs. Maintain the on-line calendar of events.

c.  In consultation with the Information Technology Committee, plan, coordinate, and implement major improvements to the website, as required.

d.  Maintain Editor's records, including website-posting procedures, website archives, and records pertaining to major website improvements.

e.  Adhere to guidelines set forth in the general policies for committees (Section IIIA of the Handbook).

     Duties of the committee members are as follows:

a. Assist the committee chair with developing, collecting, and posting website content, including articles and photographs.

b.  Participate in website planning meetings and help identify potential website improvements.

c.  Keep abreast of Section news and events and report them as soon as possible to the committee chair.

d.  Serve as liaisons to other Section committees.

e.  Assist the committee chair on specific assignments, as required.