Board Committees

Members of the Board may serve on the Board’s committees, Board task forces, or other ad hoc efforts commissioned by the Board. Each committee, task force or ad hoc effort is responsible for formulating policy and strategy issues in their specific areas for full Board consideration.

Executive

The Executive Committee, chaired by the president and consisting of the officers, is responsible for the effective functioning of MRS’s Board and for the maintenance and development of the Board/executive director working relationship.

Finance and Audit

The Finance and Audit Committee is responsible for developing and overseeing the annual budget, overseeing MRS investment performance, monitoring reserve funds, reviewing monthly financial statements, and reviewing Materials Research Society Foundation proposals.

Governance

The Governance Committee, chaired by the secretary is responsible for the development of MRS volunteer policies and oversees MRS's Standards of Behavior. The Governance Committee is also responsible for advising the Nominating Committee on Board demographics.

Talent Development

The Talent Development Committee is charged with monitoring the progression of volunteers through MRS governance (Ad hoc, Operating Committee, and Board roles) and with recommending candidates for the MRS Board of Directors, Vice President and Secretary positions (as needed) for MRS Board approval, per MRS policy.