1. FGFOA Committees
Established and evaluated by the FGFOA Board of Directors to utilize talent and resources of the FGFOA membership.

2. FGFOA Committees Committees Purpose
Committee members study and make recommendations to the Board on projects, programs, or FGFOA policy positions that will enhance the value of the organization to its membership.
Committee Membership
President appoints Committee Chairs who appoint Sub-committee chairs. All chairs and sub-chairs must be current FGFOA active members. Committee members may be Active and Associate members.

3. CGFO Certification Committee
Administers and oversees the Certified Government Finance Officer program.
Responsibilities
Approve CGFO applications
CGFO Exams
Review Courses and study materials
CGFO Certification renewals
Random Audits of current CGFOs

4. Conference Host Committee
Plans and organizes various events and activities for the Annual Conference.
Sub-Committees
Theme/logo, welcome bags, and speaker gifts
Volunteers
Golf/Sport Events
Association Night
Opening General Session
Tuesday Night Event
Hospitality Suite
Presidents’ Reception
Transportation

5. Conference Program Committee
Plans and develops the educational program for the Annual Conference and Pre-Conference.
Sub-Committees
Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting
Budget and Management
Economics, Pensions, Personnel & Risk
Management
Treasury Management and Banking
Small Governments
Pre-Conference

6. Education and Webinar Committee
Plan and arranges webinars by identifying a broad range of relevant topics and scheduling knowledgeable speakers.
Responsibilities
Provide stimulating educational and training opportunities for government financial professionals
Provide a minimum of eight webinars annually

7. Legislative Committee
Provides for a geographically based network to deliver timely information related to proposed and new legislation.
Responsibilities
Researches topics of interest
Evaluates proposed legislation
Keeps FGFOA members informed

8. Member and Leadership Development Committee
Actively engages both existing and potential members to enhance the Association. Promotes growth and leadership opportunities to current members through the coaching program.
Responsibilities
Initiate and promote diverse membership
Enhance strength and viability of FGFOA by encouraging membership

9. School of Governmental Finance Committee
Responsible for providing educational opportunities and the enhancement of professional government skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate a consecutive four and a half day participative program
Determine educational sessions
Secure speakers

10. Technical Resources Committee
Serves as a resource for the FGFOA membership on all technical matters.
Responsibilities
Being alert to changes, problems and innovations in government finance, both nationally and within the state
Bringing governmental financial matters to the members' attention
Responding to technical inquiries and requests of financial information
Providing technical articles on governmental financial matters to the members
Preparing draft responses to discussion memorandum, preliminary views and/or exposure drafts issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other standard or rule-making bodies concerning governmental finance, accounting, and reporting
Providing technical assistance to the membership to new and/or changes to State or Federal laws and regulations, or governmental accounting standards
Maintaining and updating the Basic Government Resource Manual

11. FGFOA Committees Benefits of serving on a FGFOA Committee
Committee members are an integral part of the development of ideas that address the collective concerns of FGFOA’s members. Serving on a committee is your opportunity to make a difference and provides a means to demonstrate and strengthen your leadership capabilities. Committee membership is a networking opportunity that enables volunteers to expand their knowledge, to learn from others, to be mentored or be a mentor, and helps establish lifelong friendships.
How do I sign up to serve on a Committee?
Applications are available on the FGFOA Website at under Committees. Contact the FGFOA at (850) if you have any questions.