Charter

Strategic Planning Committee Charter

The Strategic Planning Committee assists the Board of Directors in the oversight of the strategic planning process, to include the development of appropriate strategic plans, objectives, monitoring of progress against strategic objectives, and periodic updates to the Trail Conference’s mission and vision statements.

Status: 
Approved by Board
Committee: 
Board of Directors
Latest significant change: 
05/08/2018
Revision: 
approved by board
Type: 
Charter
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Management Committee Charter

The Management Committee is established as a Committee of the Corporation to assist the Board Chair to develop the agendas for each Board meeting. The Committee does not speak for the Board or make decisions on behalf of the Board.

Status: 
Approved by Board
Committee: 
Board of Directors
Latest significant change: 
07/31/2018
Revision: 
First version, approved by Board July 31, 2018
Type: 
Charter
Keywords: 
Management Committee Charter
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Local Trail Committee Charter

A Local Trail Committee (LTC) recruits and organizes volunteers and works with agency partners and TC staff to provide trail users with a high-quality, well-maintained trail network in a specific LTC geographic area.

Status: 
Approved by Board
Status comment: 
Committee: 
Local Trail Committee
Latest significant change: 
07/31/2018
Revision: 
First version, approved by Board July 31, 2018
Type: 
Charter
Keywords: 
Local Trail Committee LTC Charter
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Regional Trails Council Charter

The Regional Trails Council (RTC) coordinates operational activities and issues within a specific geographic region and provides input with respect to policies and the annual plan and budget. A major responsibility is organizing meetings that enable volunteer leaders to gain insight and expertise on local operational issues. The RTC works with the Regional Program Coordinator to match organizational goals and objectives with an annual plan that coordinates activities within the region. The RTC reports to the Executive Director through the Regional Program Coordinator.

Status: 
Approved by Board
Status comment: 
Committee: 
Catskills Regional Trails Council
East Hudson Regional Trails Council
New Jersey Regional Trails Council
West Hudson Regional Trails Council
Latest significant change: 
12/05/2017
Revision: 
First version, approved by Board December 5, 2017
Type: 
Charter
Keywords: 
Regional Trails Council RTC charter
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Ecological Stewardship Committee Charter

The Ecological Stewardship Committee is responsible for guidance on programs and policies that improve the ecological, science-based care of natural areas in which the Trail Conference is active.

Status: 
Approved by Board
Status comment: 

Approved but currently no committee has been formed.

Committee: 
Board of Directors
Latest significant change: 
01/31/2017
Revision: 
approved by board 1/31/2017
Type: 
Charter
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Conservation Committee Charter

The Conservation Committee advances the Trail Conference's mission primarily by acquiring fee simple properties and easements needed to improve, preserve and extend the Conference's trail networks.

Status: 
Approved by Board
Status comment: 
Committee: 
Board of Directors
Latest significant change: 
04/26/2016
Revision: 
approved by board
Type: 
Charter
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Advocacy Committee Charter

The Advocacy Committee shall monitor governmental and community initiatives that may impact access to and the experience of trails; draft official position statements on issues; plan and conduct advocacy campaigns; and develop the Trail Conference’s annual advocacy agenda for Board approval.

Status: 
Approved by Board
Status comment: 

Currently inactive 

Committee: 
Board of Directors
Latest significant change: 
10/29/2016
Revision: 
approved by board
Type: 
Charter
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Investment Committee Charter

The Investment Committee shall set the overall investment policies, guidelines and risk levels for the Trail Conference's funds, subject to Board approval following review and recommendation by the Finance Committee.

Status: 
Approved by Board
Status comment: 
Committee: 
Board of Directors
Latest significant change: 
05/09/2017
Revision: 
Board approved
Type: 
Charter
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Publication Committee Charter

The Publications Committee oversees the production of books, maps, and hiking-related brochures to increase access to and enjoyment of public lands.

Status: 
Approved by Board
Status comment: 
Committee: 
Board of Directors
Latest significant change: 
10/29/2016
Revision: 
board approved 1
Type: 
Charter
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Nominating Committee Charter

The Nominating Committee is responsible for recommending nominees for election to the Trail Conference’s Board of Directors (the "Board"), and for election as Delegates-at-Large. The committee also oversees orientation of new members of the Board.

Status: 
Approved by Board
Status comment: 

Approved by Board 1/28/2020

Committee: 
Board of Directors
Latest significant change: 
01/28/2020
Revision: 
1/28/2020
Type: 
Charter
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