COMMITTEES
AZEHA committees are designated as either standing committees which operate continuously, or special committees which meet to handle a specific task or issue and disband once the stated goals are accomplished. Chairs of the committees shall be appointed by the President, subject to final approval by the Board of Directors. All active committees are listed below.
Members: If you are interested in joining one of the below committees, contact the committee chairs.
Education Committee (Standing)
Chaired by the President-Elect, this committee (also known as the conference committee) consists of at least three (3) members. This committee advises the Board of Directors on educational matters and promotes the pursuit of knowledge about environmental health. This committee shall oversee the content of the educational conference.
Chair: Andy Linton
Committee Members: Alyssa Vermilyea, Venessa Zarate
Finance Committee (Standing)
Chaired by the Treasurer, this committee consists of three (3) members, including the President-Elect. This committee develops the association budget in line-item format for each fiscal year, and assists and advises the Treasurer.
Chair: Mike Britt
Committee Members: Andres Martin, Andy Linton, Frank Gonzales
Publication Committee (Standing)
Chaired by the Newsletter Editor, this committee consists of three (3) members—Newsletter Editor, a Member-at-large, and one selected from the Board of Directors. This committee assists and advises the Newsletter Editor in assembling and editing the newsletter.
Chair/Newsletter Editor: Chelsey Mc Cluskey
Committee Member: Vacant
Membership Committee (Standing)
This committee consists of at least two (2) members. It studies ways and means of increasing the general membership of the Association, and assists the Board of Directors in maintaining a current membership list and mailing list for distributing newsletters, ballots, minutes, and membership renewals.
Chair: Kory Skelton
Committee Member: Cristy Zarate
Nomination Committee (Standing)
This committee consists of at least two (2) members. one of whom shall be the immediate Past-President, who shall act as Chair. The Committee shall submit nominations to the President at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the fiscal year during an election year. No member of the Nominating Committee shall be eligible to run for office. This is a special committee and shall meet for the purpose of assembling a roster of candidates for election and shall conduct the election.
Chair: Andres Martin
Committee Member: Vacant
Website Committee (Special)
This committee maintains and organizes the Association website, keeping it up-to-date for members and the public alike.
Chair: Andres Martin
Committee Member: Jake Van Diepen
Legislation Committee (Standing)
This committee consists of at least two (2) members. It reviews existing and proposed state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations regarding public health and the environment, and makes recommendations for action to the Board of Directors. This committee publishes an annual state legislature update for members.
Chair: Vacant
Committee Member: Venessa Zarate
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws Committee (Standing)
This committee consists of at least three (3) members. The committee makes recommendations concerning proposals for amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and/or Bylaws. Recommendations shall be reported to the Board of Directors. This is a special committee and shall meet as needed.
Chair: Andres Martin
Committee Member: David Morales, Venessa Zarate
John Marcello Beacon of Light Award Committee (Standing)
This committee consists of at least three (3) members, one of whom shall be the immediate Past-President, who shall act as Chair. This committee shall follow established criteria for award nominations, honoring, and giving preference to environmental health professionals who perform field duties. The committee shall also make recommendations for honorary emeritus members to the Board of Directors.
Chair: Andres Martin
Committee Member: David Morales