Bar Committees: General Operations
Executive
General operation of CCCBA, including:
- direction and supervision of Bar Executive Director
- general coordination with CCCBA Sections
- general coordination with CCCBA committees
- liaison with State Bar Association(s)
- coordination with other county bar associations
- Media/Public Relations matters
- liaison with government agencies and public officials
- recommendations on dues with consultation of membership committee
Chair: Audrey Gee
Governance
Updates Bylaws and Board policies to ensure compliance with IRS and other legal requirements.Chair: Richard Alexander
Audit
- interviews and reviews qualifications and independence of CCCBA financial auditors
- selects Independent Accountant and provides scope of work
- reviews adequacy of internal controls systems
- provides oversight on integrity of financial statements and reports
- reports directly to Board of Directors, at least annually
Chair: Richard Alexander
Finance
Oversees all financial matters for CCCBA, including:
- operating and capital budgets
- borrowings and capital planning
- material contracts and leases
- preparation of revenue and expense budgets
- business plan development and implementation
- facilities and equipment
- investment funds management in accordance with Board approved investment policies
Chair: Candice Stoddard
Nominating (Directors)
Responsible for nomination of slate of Board of Directors.
Chair: Audrey Gee, President
Nominating (Officers)
Responsible for nomination of slate of officers (other than the President).
Chair: Audrey Gee, President
Strategic Planning
- assists in development of rolling three (3) year Strategic Plan that considers incoming President’s goals and objectives, and critical strategic initiatives currently underway
- helps Board undertake periodic analysis of key stakeholders including their interests, needs and expectations
- formulates or reformulates as needed, draft organizational vision and draft organizational goals for Board deliberation and action
Chair: Jay Chafetz
Personnel
Oversees staff personnel issues and policies for CCCBA.
Chair: James Wu
Diversity
Develops programs to promote diversity in the local judicial applicant pool and to facilitate traditionally underrepresented attorneys in seeking advancement to the Contra Costa Superior Court Bench, including:
- Judicial Mentoring Program
- “So You Want to Be A Judge?” workshops in collaboration with California Women Lawyers (CWL)
Chair: Robin Pearson
Conference of California Bar Associations
Participates in State Bar annual meetings and conferences.
Chair: Steve Steinberg
Vice-Chair: Rashmi Nijagal
