Standing Committees

These ESA committees are formed under the auspices of the Society’s bylaws to perform certain areas of work critical to ESA’s function and purpose.

Board Committees

Board committees help the Governing Board provide leadership and oversight.

• Audit Committee
• Executive Review Committee
• Finance Committee
• Governance & Leadership Committee*
• Diversity Committee *
• Nominations Committee*
• Tellers Committee*

* Includes non-Governing Board members

Program Committees

Program committees help the Governing Board and ESA staff carry out the Society’s strategic plan and programs.

• Awards Committee
• Education Committee
  • 4DEE Subcommittee
• Meetings Committee
• Publications Committee
• Public Affairs Committee
• Emerging Ecological Issues Committee

Administrative Committees

Administrative committees help management implement specific programs and services.

• Board of Professional Certification*
• Historical Records Committee
• Professional Ethics Committee
• Vegetation Classification Panel*

*Different procedures for selecting chairs and members

Other ad hoc committees and task forces are formed as deemed necessary by the Governing Board to explore unique issues and opportunities, and to propose solutions.