Each of these objectives represents what we believe AEA can and should achieve through the efforts of staff and members and a commitment of resources. 

These objectives were developed after a careful analysis what we have done as an Association and where we want to go, and they are stated within a span of time. Coordinating Directors will meet with their core committees and prepare work plans for the year that identify specific objectives for committee chairs to accomplish. Please identify a schedule for the objective.

All coordinators should require newsletter articles and web information to be generated by either the core committee or the standing committees.  The deadlines for newsletter stories are:  March 26, July 16, September 9 and December 12.

Likewise, all coordinators should suggest conference topics, programs and speakers to educate members on topics of general concern.  This information should be related to staff and to the Conference Committee Chairmen Harry Gerken and Larry Riccio.

Please check the Association calendar with AEA Office Manager Karen Burris before scheduling meetings.

Objectives

•  Coordinate Association constituent groups with the mainstream issues of the Association
• Establish an Association Constituency Group to link the interest of specific member groups
• Coordinate the liaison's representatives to stage agency committees and affiliate organizations
• Establish a Liaison Committee to share information about affiliate groups and seek mutual interests among them
• Identify and reward forward-thinking management, excellence and extraordinary effort among members
• Create linkage between committees, directors and members
• Identify regulatory and legislative objectives annually
• Develop an AEA benchmarking plan for members for several years
• Encourage development of computer technology for managers
• Encourage an additional 10 percent of Executive Directors to become actively involved in AEA
• Coordinate long- and short-range planning using continuous communications with members
• Implement long- and short-range plans throughout the Association's budget.
• Improve the Authority budget process and use financial data to improve the management of Authorities