Committees

Committees

 Finance Committee
PurposeTo provide financial analysis, advice and oversight for the organization budget.
Responsibilities» Oversee budget preparation and financial planning.
» Monitor of internal controls and accountability policies.
» Ensure accurate tracking, monitoring, accountability for funds.
» Ensure adequate financial controls.
» Approve financial statements.
Members(3) Members: chairman of the board, vice chair and treasurer.
MeetingsMonthly basis -as needed.
TermOngoing.

Membership Committee
PurposeTo provide financial analysis, advice and oversight for the organization budget.
Responsibilities» Actively promotes, recruits and retains members through direct contact with prospects and current members;
» Contact lapsed members and prospective members as assigned each month;
» Develop internationally focused membership services to create and support our members in identifying or pursuing trade and investment opportunities in the U.S., Jordan, or MENA region.
» Support, approve and monitor the membership department recruitment and retention strategy and action plan;
» Build and leverage strategic relationships with associations;
» Provides input and feedback regarding membership needs, programs and policies.
Members(5) members to be nominated by Board of Directors from AmCham-Jordan members of companies.
MeetingsMonthly basis
TermOngoing.

Planning Committee
PurposeTo support membership growth by actively recruiting, retaining, and engaging members.
Responsibilities» Lead, support & approve Strategic Plans developed by the executive team.
» Lead, support & approve Business Plans developed by the executive team.
» Align plans with specific budgets.
» Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of the strategic plan.
» Monitor and Evaluate the implementation of programs and activities in accordance with the strategic plans.
» Recommend changes to the plan where necessary or advisable.
» Identify other opportunities.
» Approve operational Standard Operating Procedures.
» Receive and approve monthly technical reports.
» Establish working groups or Ad-hoc committee for specific programs or events as necessary.
» Coordinate with other committees on their work plan activities.
Members(5) members to be nominated by Board of Directors from AmCham-Jordan members of companies.
MeetingsBi-Monthly
TermOngoing.

Goods Export Support Committee
PurposeTo plan, oversee, coordinate and ensure the proper implementation of Goods Export Support programs of work and activities.
Responsibilities» Assist in planning and designing of Goods Export Support programs and activities.
» Advise and support in the implementation of trade missions, trade shows, partner search missions.
» Advise and assist in the implementation of specific trainings and capacity building programs.
» Support in making the needed business linkages.
» Provide advice to other members.
» Review relevant publications and provide feedback.
» In general, do all the necessary to ensure the success of the Goods Export Support programs.
Members(3) representatives of AmCham-Jordan member companies nominated by Board of Directors.
MeetingsBi-Monthly – as needed
TermOngoing.

Sourcing from the U.S. Committee
PurposeTo link Jordanian buyers to U.S. manufactures or service providers.
Responsibilities» Support Jordanian traders/ commerce to enter into sourcing contracts with U.S. manufactures.
» Support Jordanian companies in identifying U.S. services providers.
» Support building consortiums. Joint ventures between Jordanian and U.S. companies.
» Organize visitors’ programs and B2B activities. (two-way).
Members(3) Representatives of AmCham-Jordan member companies nominated by Board of Directors.
MeetingsBi-Monthly – as needed
TermOngoing.
Investment Committee
Purpose To promote Jordan as an investment destination for U.S. companies.
To provide investment facilitation support to Jordanian companies wishing to setup in the U.S. (This support is state specific).
Responsibilities » Coordinate and align with JIC activities and national strategy, as well as ASEZA (i.e. BPI).
» Carry out investment promotion activities and events or promotional campaigns.
» Provide relevant information and develop promotional publications.
Members (3) representatives of AmCham-Jordan member companies nominated by Board of Directors, along with a representative JIC invited to join the committee.
Meetings Bi-Monthly – as needed
Term Ongoing.

Policy Committee
PurposeTo ensure that businesses interests are met in policy and legislation development and modernization.
Responsibilities» Conduct research, analysis and surveys etc.
» Hold events, focus groups and workshops.
» Lobby and work closely with relevant Government bodies.
» Work with the economic development partners.
» Carry out relevant publications.
Members(3) representatives of AmCham-Jordan member companies nominated by Board of Directors, along with a representative JIC invited to join the committee.
MeetingsBi-Monthly – as needed
TermOngoing.