How-tos and FAQs
Parlimentary Procedures
How to Read a Financial Statement
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is the Creative Community for Critical Care (4C)?
- How do I become a member of the Creative Community for Critical Care (4C)?
- Why do I need to sign the conflict of interest form?
- How does a committee get started?
- How does the committee interface with the Society?
- What is the role of the Council Liaison?
- What is the tole of the Staff Partner?
- How long is the term of my committee appointment?
- Who appoints the committee vice-chair and its members?
- How are inter-committee communications and conference calls arranged?
- How often does the committee meet?
- How are arrangements and agendas for the meeting at the Congress handled?
- How can I re-apply to the same committee?
- Why was I not reappointed to the committee I served on previously?
- Why was I not appointed to the committee for which I applied?
- How much money was budgeted to my committee?
Q: What is the Creative Community for Critical Care (4C)?
A: The Creative Community for Critical Care is SCCM’s body of volunteer members.
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Q: How do I become a member of the Creative Community for Critical Care (4C)?
A: To become a member of the Creative Community, you must complete a committee application which is located on the SCCM Web site and sign a Conflict of Interest Form.
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Q: Why do I need to sign the conflict of interest form?
A: Increased scrutiny by regulating bodies necessitates the need for SCCM to be transparent in its programming efforts and any conflict, real or perceived, needs to be managed.
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Q: How does a committee get started?
A: A committee gets started when the SCCM President, Executive Committee or Council determines that an organized group of SCCM members should study a particular issue or implement a project.
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Q: How does the committee interface with the Society?
A: The committee chair prepares an annual report to Council. Any issues, questions, concerns, or action items can be taken to leadership via these reports or through the assigned Council Liaison or Staff Partner. Critical Connections and the SCCM Web site may also be used as a resource to inform the membership.
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Q: What is the role of the Council Liaison?
A: The Council Liaison is an information and procedure resource for the committee chair. The Council Liaison should be kept informed of committee activities througout the year.
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Q: What is the role of the Staff Partner?
A: The Staff Partner is also a valuable resource. The Staff Partner has the knowledge and expertise to direct the committee and to offer support as needed.
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Q: Who appoints the committee vice-chair and its members?
A: The President-elect appoints the vice-chair who will then move up to chair the committee the following year. The President-elect may utilize recommendations from the Executive Committee, committee chair and staff partner.
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Q: How often does the committee meet?
A: Most committees meets annually at a face-to-face meeting during the Annual Congress and the remainder of the committee’s interaction is done electronically or via conference calls. Occasionally, a committee, task force or subcommittee may be asked to attend additional meetings. These meetings must be pre-approved by the Executive Vice President/CEO, Executive Committee or staff partner.
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Q: How are arrangements and agendas for the meeting at the Congress handled?
A: The staff partner will contact the chair to determine possible dates/times to schedule the meeting and the length of time and set-up required. The staff partner will also assist with preparing the agenda and sending meeting notices to the committee members.
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Q: How are inter-committee communications and conference calls arranged?
A: The staff partner will implement these functions.
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Q: How long is the term of my committee appointment?
A: Most committee terms are for three years, but occasionally an individual is appointed to a one or two year term so as to maintain the structure of the committee.
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Q: Can I re-apply to the same committee?
A: Yes. Committee members are eligible to serve two terms or six years, whichever is less, unless he or she advances to the vice-chair position.
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Q: Why was I not reappointed to the committee I served on previously?
A: If you were not re-appointed to the committee, it is usually because you have served your two term limit or you did not reapply for a second term, as appointments and re-appointments are not automatic.
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Q: Why was I not appointed to the committee for which I applied?
A: SCCM is fortunate to have dedicated members who are interested and willing to volunteer. As there are a limited number of slots on a finite number of committees, we are not always able to place members on the committee of their choice.
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Q: How much money was budgeted to my committee?
A: Please contact your staff partner with a request to see a financial statement.
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Questions? Submit them here: dhughes@sccm.org
