WEMTA encourages groups of members who have a common interest related to the mission of the Association to form a Special Interest Group (SIG).

Process for forming a SIG:

• A representative from the proposed SIG must present a petition with 20 or more signatures to the WEMTA Board.

• The Board must approve the formation of a planning group to develop a formal proposal to be presented to the Board.

• The planning group creates formal proposal to present to the Board for approval.
  The formal proposal must include:
       Rationale for the proposed SIG.
       Name
       Proposed activities
       Proposed budget for activities
       Proposed slate of Officers
       Selection process of Officers.
•  The Board acts on the final proposal and approves a budget.

Responsibilities of a SIG:

• The SIG is required to report the following to the Board:

     Agendas and announcements of meetings
     Meeting minutes within 30 days of approval
     An annual report to include membership, a report of activities

• The SIG will submit annually a proposal for the upcoming year’s operational and activities expenses in accordance with the regular budget process.
• The SIG will be responsible for providing a minimum of one workshop or professional development offering at the annual conference.