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Standing committees carry out the work of the Association. The following is a list of the WSSA committees and their functions:
Executive Committee
Minutes
Annual Reports
Coordinates the efforts of all Association committees.
It also corresponds with state, county and legislative policy makers,
and acts as an official spokesperson for WSSA. This committee is comprised
of association officers and district presidents.
Conference Planning Committee
Minutes
Annual Reports
Develops trainings and the Annual Conference. Recruits
and secures speakers for general sessions and workshops, plans meals and
evening functions, coordinates banquet and awards ceremonies. This committee
is responsible for both functional and fiscal planning of the conference.
Constitution & Bylaws Committee
Minutes
Annual Reports
Updates the Constitution and Bylaws to reflect changes
voted on by membership. Reviews district constitutions to keep in line
with the state constitution. Drafts and/or reviews resolutions and amendments
to be voted upon at the annual business meeting.
County/State/Legislative Committee
(Inactive)
Serves as WSSA's direct connection with the Department
of Health and Family Services Secretary's office. Networks with other
WSSA program committees to bring issues to representatives from state
departments and divisions in a joint cooperative effort toward resolution.
Keeps informed of and studies proposed legislation affecting human services.
This committee seeks recommendations from the membership on proposed legislation
and reports the results of their findings to committees of the Legislature
at scheduled hearings. Keeps Executive Committee informed and makes recommendations
as to positions WSSA may pursue.
Economic Support/Workforce Development Committee
(Inactive)
Represents local agency partnership with the Department
of Workforce Development (DWD) in planning, review and administration
of economic support, Wisconsin Works (W-2) and employment and training
programs. A major goal is to achieve efficient program administration
by simplifying procedures and clarifying concerns identified by ES and
Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) staff. Plays a vital role in the
development and interpretation of policies and procedures, the sharing
of effective program designs and strategies and long range planning for
employment and training programs.
Economic Support Committee for the Elderly, Blind
& Disabled
Minutes
Provides input to State agencies and the Bureaus on
Economic Support Programs related to the elderly/disabled population.
Works with Food Stamp and Medicaid programs such as Deductibles, Nursing
Homes, Community Waivers, Family Care Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries
and Medicaid Purchase Plan. This committee works cooperatively with other
WSSA committees to promote improvements to this SSI related program delivery
system.
Finance Committee (Inactive)
Prepares and submits an annual budget for Executive
Committee approval. Audits the association's financial records. Makes
recommendations to the Executive Committee on appropriate conduct for
fiscal operations.
Long Term Support Committee
(Inactive)
Advocates on behalf of Long Term Support program recipients
and county agencies. The committee reviews and recommends revisions of
state policy to appropriate bureaus and offices. Through WSSA, the committee
seeks to impact Long Term Support issues at the Legislative level.
Operations Committee (Inactive)
Responsible for promoting and marketing agency and
individual WSSA memberships. Solicits nominations for State association
elections, maintains communication with a County/Tribal liaison system,
and promotes the association's scholarships, educational and training
opportunities. Receives, processes, and recommends to the Executive Committee
individuals who display outstanding service in the Social/Human service
field for association awards.
Social/Human Services Committee
(Inactive)
Communicates with the Department of Health and Family
Services (DHFS) on social/human service issues and programs. Allows WSSA
members a formal means of receiving and suggesting needed changes in the
social/human services area. A liaison from the state meets frequently
with the committee.