SAINT LOUIS MHB – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHARTER
PURPOSE:
Article VIII of the City of Saint Louis Mental Health Board of Trustees’ (Saint Louis MHB) By-laws establishes a standing Executive Committee which shall be comprised of the three elected Board Officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer). The duties of the Executive Committee as assigned by the Board of Trustees include but are not limited to studying, reviewing, considering, and acting on litigation, potential litigation, contracts, and fiscal matters. The MHB Executive Committee has the authority to act on behalf of the Board when necessary.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the MHB Board of Trustees, the Board Chair or Officer, or MHB Leadership Staff to review, develop, assess, and provide advice and insight as requested regarding the following:
• Litigation or potential litigation
• Urgent circumstance contracting
• Unplanned fiscal matters
• Business needing immediate action
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION:
The membership of the Executive Committee is limited to the duly elected MHB Officer Slate which is voted on annually by the full Board of Trustees at their March meeting.
STAFF TO THE COMMITTEE:
Executive Director, MHB Legal Counsel