COMMITTEE EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL (CEAC)

Committees are the core of what we do as an organization. Committee Excellence Advisory Council (CEAC) plays a key role in the ACCJ strategy to improve member centricity, strengthen advocacy and increase the efficiency of Chamber operations to ensure we are maximizing members’ time. 

CEAC aims to:

  • Improve the committee experience;

  • Maximize the impact of committees on the ACCJ’s four pillars of networking, information-sharing, advocacy and community; and

  • Establish an objective and transparent process for tracking committee performance.


CEAC has created a framework to execute the objectives above with a focus on supporting committee leaders. 

Guidelines for Committee Leadership

CEAC is committed to strengthening the leadership pipeline and fostering diversity across all committees.

  • Appointing a New Committee Leader: To appoint a new Committee Leader, please submit your request to CEAC. The ACCJ President reviews and confirms appointments on a monthly basis.

  • Six-Year Leadership Tenure: To ensure continuous organizational growth and diverse perspectives, Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs are limited to six consecutive years of aggregate leadership service within the same committee. This six-year limit includes combined time served as either Chair or Vice Chair. This policy supports structured succession and long-term sustainability, while allowing outgoing leaders to transition into mentorship roles for emerging talent.

  • Leader Commitment: At the start of each year, all Committee Leaders must sign the ACCJ Leader Commitment Statement. Click here to review the statement.

New Committee Structure & Charter Statement (Effective Jan. 2025)

  • To provide a simpler, market-relevant structure for our committees and to address feedback received for a resource-responsible approach to the ACCJ committee structure, CEAC has developed a proposal for a committee structure that aims to ensure greater relevance for ACCJ members and to enhance support for key sectors aligned with the Chamber’s focus areas.

  • To maintain high standards, all member-led groups must submit a Charter Statement at the start of each year, outlining their purpose, role, and alignment with the Chamber’s objectives. This promotes consistency, transparency, and effectiveness across all committees.

  • To review the Charter guidelines, please click here.

Criteria for a “High-quality” Committee

  • A high-quality committee consistently delivers value to its members by delivering relevant industry information, learning opportunities, and networking platforms. It should also foster thought leadership, advocacy, and offer critical market insights.

  • To review the full criteria, please click here.

Roles and Responsibilities of Forums and Committee Leaders (Established Oct. 2024)

  • To ensure strong leadership and accountability, all leaders must align with defined roles and responsibilities.

  • To review the full leadership roles and responsibilities, please click here.

Leadership Forums

  • Please join the monthly Leadership Forums. This is a good opportunity for you to learn about the current status of the Chamber, and receive updates from your peer Committee Leaders.

For any questions, please reach out to your Committee Affairs Associate or email ACCJ Committee Affairs team.