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Special Committees
About Special Committees
Federation Special Committees provide services within the Federation organization, for Federation member associations, or for the welfare of Fairfax residents. Special committees are appointed to identify specific countywide issues, investigate and report on a specific topic, and recommend and draft resolutions for a Federation position on County and Commonwealth issues.
Audit Committee
What We Do
The Audit Committee was appointed under the By-Laws to audit the Treasurer's accounts at the close of the fiscal year and present its report at the regular meeting in September.
For committee-specific inquires, contact our Chair at (email)
Finance Committee
What We Do
The Finance Committee was appointed under the By-Laws to prepare and submit a draft budget for the next fiscal year to the Board of Directors at its April meeting, ensure publication of the budget recommended by the Board of Directors in the notice for the annual meeting, and present the proposed budget at the annual meeting for adoption.
For committee-specific inquires, contact our Chair at (email)
Library Committee
What We Do
The Library Committee was appointed as a Special Project to provide information about and liaison to the Fairfax County Public Library, the Friends of various Library branches, and library related legislation from the Board of Supervisors and the General Assembly.
For committee-specific inquires, contact our Chair at (email)
Membership Committee
What We Do
The Membership Committee was appointed under the By-Laws to maintain an active list of all association members and their contacts, perform annual renewal outreach to current year member associations, perform reinstatement outreach to former member associations, actively solicit new association memberships, and maintain liaison with the Treasurer to identify associations eligible to vote.
For committee-specific inquires, contact our Chair at (email)
Nominating Committee
What We Do
The Nominating Committee was appointed under the By-Laws to propose a slate for one-year terms and nominations to fill unexpired terms created by vacancies and publish the slate in the April notice of the annual May meeting.
On March 31, 2025, Federation President Tim Thompson appointed Past President Tania Hossain to preside over the 2025 - 2026 Federation Officers Election. I am honored to serve. Serving with me are Nancy Trainer and John Jennison, representing HOA members, and Marty Lowery and Mark Crawford, representing Districts as per current Federation By-Laws to the best of my knowledge.
This email is intended to streamline communication with committee working dates for you to take action.
Eligibility: Article IV Section 2 - Federation By-Laws
Section 2. Eligibility: Any adult resident of Fairfax County may serve as an officer except that the President, First Vice President or Second Vice President may not be a candidate for or hold an elective office, serve on the Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals or the Planning Commission, or be an officer of a partisan political party
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - deadline for submission of candidate intent to serve by completing the following Candidacy Statement Form by noon on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 set as deadline.
Candidates can nominate themselves or someone else from the floor on election night at the Federations Annual Membership meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025.
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - Candidates for 2025 - 2026 Federation Officer Positions will be announced and published for membership voting at the Annual Meeting of the Federation to be held on May 22, 2025.
This committee will not be accepting any verbal nominations until the annual election night. All candidates wishing to serve need to submit their information via the submission form. We thank all candidates for their interest and wish everyone all the best in their endeavors.
All questions can be addressed to Tania at taniahossain2006@gmail.com. For a confidential conversation, please text (703) 489-5999 with the best time to call you back. Confidential conversation may be shared with this Committee.
We look forward to serving the Federation Membership.
Best regards,
Tania Hossain, Chair
2025 - 2026 Nominating Committee
Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Association