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Advocacy Committees
The MBA committee structure is a vital component of the association’s operations. The committees
provide valuable industry input on a varied range of topics from legislative policy to compliance to seminar
planning.
Our volunteers make a difference in the committee system and we appreciate their eagerness to serve the
industry in this capacity
How do I volunteer to serve on a committee?
Bankers interested in serving should complete the Committee Volunteer Form that asks for pertinent data
regarding your area of expertise and background. The
Committee Volunteer Form requires your signature
and the approval and signature of your CEO or supervisor before being forwarded to the MBA.
We attempt to have each MBA Advocacy committee represent a cross section of our membership. While it is
not always feasible, we attempt to avoid having several individuals from the same institution or holding
company serve on the same committee. We consider your qualifications for service, as well as the size and
location of your institution when structuring our committees. We hope that you will "say yes" to serving
the banking industry through the MBA committee structure!
Business Lending Committee*
Committee is responsible for reviewing and initiating commercial lending legislation, including
agricultural-related lending. The committee will provide field experience and information to create
MBA legislative agendas and priorities that promote/protect business investment. The committee is a
conduit of information between bankers and numerous state and federal regulatory agencies. The committee
assists in planning workshops and other educational programs as needed. The committee meets twice annually
at MBA headquarters and holds electronic conferences as necessary.
MBA staff coordinator: Richard Lavolette
Environmental Affairs*
This committee recommends and reviews proposed public policy changes to environmental laws and regulations
that affect banking, cooperatively educates members and staff, and shares best environmental practices.
The committee identifies topics for MBA educational programs and helpful information to communicate to
member banks. Committee shall meet twice annually at MBA headquarters and conduct business as needed thereafter.
MBA staff coordinator:
Joelle Demand
Retail Lending*
The Retail Lending Committee will recommend changes in legislative issues at the state and federal level
relating to retail credit. The committee will assist the Michigan Bankers Association in analyzing pending
legislation and providing appropriate direction to legislators and regulators. This committee is not
restrictive and may review and recommend other relative lender issues, technology advancements, and new product
offerings. This committee will plan the fall Retail Lending Conference and other educational events that meet
the needs of MBA members. Committee membership is spread among middle to senior level retail lenders. Committee
meets quarterly at MBA headquarters and as necessary in interim.
MBA staff coordinator: Joelle Demand
Trust Executive Committee*
The Trust & Investment Services Division shall be self-governing, and its purpose shall be to develop
and advocate legislative positions, disseminate information among its members relative to the trust business,
provide education in areas of mutual interest to its members through conferences and seminars, promote
professionalism among the trust personnel in Michigan, and to enhance the public image of the Michigan trust
industry.
MBA staff coordinator: Debbie Mitin
Trust Counsel*
The Michigan Bankers Association Trust Counsel Committee's mission is to support and advise the MBA Trust
Executive Committee by drafting and reviewing proposed legislation affecting the trust industry in Michigan,
suggest amendatory language to current legislation helpful to the Michigan trust industry, advise on current
issues affecting the trust industry, and to act as liaison to the State Bar of Michigan Probate &
Estate Planning Section.
MBA staff coordinator: Debbie Mitin
Grassroots Advocacy*
Grassroots Advocacy Committee is the local voice of the MBA. Grassroots Advocacy Committee is the human support
network in an active program to promote the benefits of a Bank and Community relationship. The committee's
primary focus is the visual and vocal support of MBA's political and legislative issues, both state and federal.
Committee creates a core of educated, local, “grassroots” bankers to discuss and educate others in and outside
of the banking/financial services industry. Membership is comprised of bank CEOs and Senior Management.
The Grassroots Advocacy Committee meets a minimum of three times annually at the MBA headquarters. The
committee may call additional meetings as necessary. Committee members are advised that local or regional
gatherings with political leaders are anticipated.
MBA staff coordinator: Jordan Kingdon
Trust Taxation Committee*
This committee reviews current and proposed legislative, regulatory, and judicial action relating to the
taxation of fiduciary accounts; maintains a good working relationship with the Michigan Department of
Treasury and U.S. Internal Revenue Service; keeps the Trust & Investment Services Division members
informed on matters relating to fiduciary taxation; and provides educational opportunities for their members.
MBA staff coordinator: Debbie Mitin
Trust Retirement Services Committee *
The Trust Retirement Services Committee is a resource for educational programs in the employee benefits
area; it communicates legislative and regulatory developments at the state and federal
levels; it monitors industry issues affecting such plans; and it plans and presents the annual
Retirement Services Conference.
MBA staff coordinator: Debbie Mitin
Taxation Committee*
This committee meets as needed to discuss existing or proposed state legislation and regulations and directs
MBA policy on these issues. Committee members are senior management tax specialists.
MBA staff coordinator: John Llewellyn
Audit & Compliance Committee *
This committee provides information and opinion in the formation of MBA legislative and regulatory policy. This committee proposes new and/or changed state and federal
regulations and statutes, and drafts responses to be submitted on behalf of all
Michigan banks. These committee responses are created to reconcile operational demands on financial
institutions with the benefits that the new/revised regulations would provide to the community at large.
This committee will review the current State of Michigan regulatory environment and recommend adjustments to state
regulators and legislators. This committee is responsible for the oversight and review of the
continuing education of the professional bank audit and compliance personnel. The
Audit & Compliance
Committee oversees curriculum at CMU Bank Auditors School,
the annual MBA Compliance Institute and other related conferences and educational
seminars for MBA. The committee meets a minimum of twice annually at MBA headquarters
and conducts electronic conferences as necessary.
MBA staff coordinator: Richard Lavolette
Operations & Technology Committee*
This committee designs legislation and reviews proposals affecting bank operations, products, disclosure,
and compliance, and analyzes federal bills and proposed/enacted regulations. The committee will actively
pursue new trends in the financial services industry. This committee shall review all identity and
informational privacy/security propositions, seeking balance between consumer protection and operational
functionality. Committee membership is comprised of middle and senior level management from all operations
and security areas within member banks. This committee meets four times annually at the MBA headquarters
and conducts electronic conferences as necessary.
MBA staff coordinator: Jordan Kingdon
Funds Management *
The committee's functions include providing information to the MBA
and member banks on regulatory and legislative issues impacting bank investments,
public funds, asset-liability management liquidity risks, and interest rate risk
management. An annual conference is sponsored each year and other educational programs,
as needed. Membership consists of asset/liability, treasury and/or investment portfolio managers.
MBA staff coordinator: John Llewellyn
Policy *
The Policy Committee’s mission is to review MBA policy matters so as to ensure a positive business
environment for the Michigan banking community. It is the goal of this committee to be as inclusive
of MBA members as possible, to solicit input from and to provide input to as many MBA members as possible.
MBA staff coordinator: John Llewellyn
Executive Committee *
Board of Directors *
MiBankPAC Board of Directors *
MBA Service Corp Board of Directors *
RMP Schools of Banking Board of Trustees *
* Committee rosters can only be viewed by those serving on a committee.
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