The following are the Standing Committees of the Corporation:

Audit Committee.  The Audit Committee shall assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to (1) the audit of the Corporation’s books and records and (2) the system of internal controls that the Corporation has established.  The Audit Committee is granted the authority to investigate any matter or activity involving financial accounting and financial reporting, as well as the Corporation’s internal controls.  This Committee shall be responsible for hiring, setting compensation, and overseeing the auditor’s activities.  The Committee will meet with outside auditors at least once annually and at other times when considered appropriate.  The Committee will make regular progress reports to the Board.

Awards and Resolutions Committee.  The Awards and Resolutions Committee shall be responsible for the selection of recipients for various awards and resolutions to be presented by the Institute.  Their selection must be ratified by the Board of Directors.  The composition of the wording of awards and resolutions shall be the responsibility of this Committee.

Bylaws Committee.  The Bylaws Committee shall, as requested by the Board of Directors, the President, the membership, or on its own initiative, study problems concerning the Corporation's Bylaws; interpret bylaw questions; draft possible amendments to the Bylaws; and implement solutions to Bylaws-related problems. The Committee shall maintain an official text of the Bylaws incorporating all changes and shall verify as correct all published texts of the Bylaws.  The Committee shall review operational manuals of the Institute on a regular basis for compliance with the Bylaws.

Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors shall evaluate annually the past performance and compensation of the Executive Director and shall recommend to the Board of Directors any changes in compensation, benefits and/or duties and responsibilities. 

Annual Conference & Stage Exposition Committee.  The Annual Conference & Stage Exposition Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Board of Directors policies and procedures used to govern the Annual Conference & Stage Exposition and dates and sites for the annual conference.

Finance Committee.  The Finance Committee is charged with oversight of the financial operation of the Corporation, and shall be chaired by the Treasurer.  This Committee shall review financial procedures, operations, and reports of the Corporation, and shall analyze financial data of the Corporation’s financial assets, obligations, and of such matters as directed by the Board of Directors, and provide recommendations to the Board.  It will recommend an annual budget for the Corporation and provide continuing review of it.

International Activities Committee.  The International Activities Committee shall be responsible for establishing contact and maintaining communication with international organizations, associations and professional groups and for coordination of the international efforts of USITT, including but not limited to, the United States Center of OISTAT, USITT’s contributions and planning of USITT’s participation in  Prague Quadrennial events, and visits by international guests to the USITT Annual Conference & Stage Exposition.

Membership Committee.  The Membership Committee shall be charged with the responsibility for encouraging the growth of the Institute and of sustaining its membership.  The Committee shall take an active part in creation and execution of membership recruitment and retention activities. The Committee shall further be responsible for recommending to the Board of Directors policies on such matters as categories of membership, membership privileges and benefits, recruitment, recognition of membership, and any other related issues. 

Nominations Committee.  The Nominations Committee shall review the qualifications of potential nominees for elected positions on the Board of Directors and present an annual election slate to the membership for voting.   The Committee shall also develop selection criteria to be used in the recruitment process; maintain records of potential and current directors’ skills, experiences, and terms of service; and assist the Board with filling any vacancies that occur.

Publications Committee.   The Publications Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors on matters dealing with the development of publications that reflect the Institute’s core mission, the establishment of policy regarding publications, and similar matters as directed by the Board.

Standing Committee assignments can be found on respective Committee pages.