Board of Directors Committees
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee oversees strategic planning for the organization. It recruits and evaluates Chief Executive Officer. The Chair of the Executive Committee (the Board President) appoints committee chairs and the committee annually determines committee assignments, subject to approval by the Board.
Meets as needed, but at least quarterly.
Composition: Board officers, committee chairs, Chief Executive Officer
Members:
Kevin Masters, President; Chair of Planning and Development
Dick Davis, Vice President; Chair of Governmental Affairs
Tom Schweitzer, Treasurer; Chair of Administration and Finance Committee
Mary Jo Burton, Secretary; Chair of Resource Development
Keith Nelson, Chair of Neighborhood Relations
Jim Rice, Chief Executive Officer
Administration and Finance
The Administration and Finance Committee oversees financial and accounting systems and monitors financial performance. It reviews the annual budget and makes budget recommendation to the full Board. The committee reviews the annual audit and monitors the audit process. It reviews policies, procedures for the risk of fraud, and bylaws and makes appropriate recommendations to the full Board or the NNI membership. The committee oversees facilities planning and board development programs.
Meets third Wednesday at 5 p.m. at least quarterly
Members:
Tom Schweitzer, Chair
Dan Fowler, Vice Chair
Mary Jo Burton
Marty Schuettpelz
Kevin Masters (ex officio)
Gina Hopkins (staff)
Governmental Affairs
The Governmental Affairs Committee develops and maintains positive relationships with municipal, county, state and federal governments, and regional planning agencies. It reviews new program initiatives with governmental units. The committee advocates with elected and appointed officials on issues important to NNI. It reviews non-candidate ballot issues and recommends endorsement/non-endorsement to Board. The committee advises the Chief Executive Officer on key strategies for improved governmental relations.
Meets 2nd Tuesday at Noon. Does not meet in April.
Members:
Dick Davis, Chair
Jo Burton, Vice Chair
Chuck Chamberlin
Mike Herron (non-Board member)
Richard King
Dave Mecklenburg
Walt Van Asselt (non-Board member)
Kevin Masters (ex officio)
Jim Rice (staff)
Neighborhood Relations
The Neighborhood Relations Committee coordinates advocacy for neighborhood issues and projects, including neighborhood PIAC requests. It monitors and evaluates the EXCEL Neighborhood Leadership Program and other neighborhood education programs. The committee builds positive relationships with Northland neighborhood organizations. It evaluates and recommends new neighborhood programs. The committee monitors and evaluates community policing programs, including Night Out Against Crime (crime prevention) and Safe Trick or Treat (child safety). It monitors and evaluates NNI’s FOCUS Center performance. The committee monitors and evaluates NNI senior service programs.
Meets monthly, first Monday, 6 p.m.
Members:
Keith Nelson, Chair
Marty Schuettpelz, Vice Chair
ElizaBeth Clayton
Lory Daniels
Dave Dunlop
Yvonne Herrick, non-Board member
Park Lightfoot, non-Board member
Trish Martin, non-Board member
Dennis Tedford
Kevin Masters (ex officio)
Janet Shaffer (staff)
Planning and Development
The Planning and Development Committee reviews and monitors NNI’s home repair, rehab and new-infill housing programs. It reviews Northland residential and commercial development plans and projects sponsored or co-sponsored by NNI. The committee reviews Northland development plans to assure conformity with the FOCUS KC Master Plan and area/corridor plans. It monitors Northland PIAC, TIF, G.O. Bond and other capital improvements programs. The committee coordinates joint planning in cases where projects overlap multiple jurisdictions.
Meets first Wednesday, even months only, 4 p.m.
Members:
Kevin Masters, Chair
Dick Davis
Mike Duffy, non-Board member
Dave Mecklenburg
Keith Nelson
Bill Sanders, non-Board member
Marty Schuettpelz
Kathleen Warman, non-Board member
Jim Rice, Larry Washington (staff)
Resource Development
The Resource Development Committee monitors and evaluates the Stakeholder Campaign, grants, and fundraising events. It oversees marketing, communications and public relations policies and programs. The committee oversees volunteer programs.
It meets monthly, second Monday, 6:00 p.m.
Members:
Mary Jo Burton, Chair
Dick Davis, Vice Chair
Angela Betts
ElizaBeth Clayton
Karen Dolt, non-Board member
Dave Mecklenburg
Kevin Masters (ex officio)
Jim Rice, staff
