Purpose

A. Committees and Workgroups are used to advance the mission of IEMA through the diverse expertise of its members. These members share ideas and make recommendations for the continuous improvement of our profession.

B. Liaisons are IEMA members with relevant expertise related to the organization they are appointed to serve.

 Scope

A. Committees, Workgroups, and Liaisons are aligned within one of the four IEMA Strategic Goals. Any Active and/or Associate member can join Committees and/or Workgroups at the discretion of the Committee Chair. The  Committee/Workgroup Chair will be determined by the Committee/Workgroup members unless appointed by the Association President.

B. The Liaisons to our emergency management partners are appointed by the Association President, except those that are appointed by the Statewide organization. The Liaisons represent IEMA policy positions to their assigned discipline and communicate important discipline information back to IEMA.

Committee

Executive Committee

Roles

1. 1. Annual review of Bylaws, Policies, and Strategic Plan
   2. Recommend/receive recommendations from membership for changes to Bylaws, Policies, and/or Strategic Plan.
   3. Prepare changes for membership vote

Committee Chair

Byron Jimmerson, Clarke County
Office (641) 342-6654

Roles

1. 1. Conduct an annual audit as outlined in Policy 1: Audit
   2. Conduct a special audit when directed by the Executive Committee

Committee Chair

Scott Hansen, Benton County
Office (319) 472-4519

Roles

1. 1. Provide plaques and awards as requested by members of the Executive Committee
   2. Coordinate the association’s annual awards program
   3. Oversees the IACEM program

Notes

Generally meets the last Thursday of the month

Committee Chair

1. Chris Showalter, Butler County
   Office (319) 267-9968

Roles

Committee Chair

Scott Hansen, Benton County
Office (319) 472-4519

Roles

Committee Chair

Doug Reed, Pottawattamie County
Office (712) 328-5776

Roles

1. 1. Develop Iowa credentialing standards and definitions
   2. Make recommendation for the statewide identification system
   3. Research funding opportunities for long term sustainability

Committee Chair

1. Thomas Craighton, Hardin County
2. Office: (641) 939-8132

Roles

1. 1. Serve as IEMA reps to the ISAC Legislative Policy Committee
   2. Inform/assist IEMA members with legislative issues
   3. Assist the Executive Committee with writing legislative priorities, objectives, and policy statements
   4. Work with the Executive Committee and IEMA lobbyist to stay informed of legislative issues

Committee Chair

1. Steve O’Neil, Cerro Gordo County
2. Office: (641) 425-0640

Roles

Committee Chair

Mike Lamb, ADLM
Office (641) 724-3223

Roles

1. 1. Complete tasks as outlined in the Nominating Committee Guidance

Committee Chair

1. Michael Ehret, Dickinson County
   Office (712) 336-3987

Roles

1. 1. Complete tasks as outlined in Policy 2: Electronic Media

Committee Chair

Sarah Mosher, Clayton County
Office (563) 245-3004

Roles

1. 1. Collaboration with HSEMD to initiate, develop, and maintain projects and strategies that advance our profession.
   2. With the approval of the IEMA Executive Committee, assign completed projects to the appropriate committee or workgroup (including STEPC) for ongoing facilitation.
   3. Develop comprehensive multi-year training, exercise, and planning strategy in collaboration with HSEMD.
   4. Develop an annual training plan with HSEMD STO for EMPG and HSGP.
   5. Develop/maintain an information packet for new Coordinators.
   6. Develop/maintain a Statewide Mentoring Program in coordination with the Professional Development Guides and the EMPD Workgroup.
   7. Develop/maintain Professional Development Guides in coordination with the Statewide Mentoring Program and the EMPD Workgroup.
   8. Provide oversight to the workgroups for coordination of projects

Committee Chair

Mindy Benson, Black Hawk County
Office (319) 291-4373

Roles

1. Schedule educational sessions for IEMA affiliate time at ISAC, including outreach to other affiliates.
2. Develop educational content for other ISAC sessions (new officers school, ISAC university, etc.)
3. Develop and schedule presentations at League of Cities annual conference

Notes

Any member of IEMA that wishes to join this committee is welcome. This committee normally meets the third Thursday of odd months, except holidays, at 10:00 a.m. by phone conference.

Committee Chair

Michael Ehret, Dickinson County
Office (712) 336-3987

Roles

1. Develop and schedule presentations for the annual University of Okoboji Emergency Management Conference

Workgroup Chairs

Chris Showalter, Butler County
Office (319) 267-9968

Eric Tigges, Clay County
Office (712) 264-3987

Roles

1. 1. Develop/update content of the program.
   2. Coordinate with IEMA Secretary for tracking new/renewals.
   3. Issue Certificates of completion to qualifying individuals