Committees
AAEM's committees carry out the work of the association. Chairs are appointed by the AAEM President, and all committees are open to the entire membership.
Interested in learning more or serving on a committee? Contact the chair directly using the links below.
Standing Committees
Standing committees handle the ongoing work of the association year to year.
Presidential Advisory Board
The Presidential Advisory Board was established in 2026 under serving President Tim Sartin.
Federal Legislative Committee
Maintains positive outreach efforts with Alabama's congressional delegation about emergency management and homeland security issues. Many members are also involved through other efforts, such as the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and National Association of Counties (NACo).
State Legislative Committee
Works to educate members of the Alabama House and Senate on emergency management issues of concern, working closely with the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) on state-level legislative efforts.
Membership Committee
Works to provide services to AAEM members and to recruit emergency managers into our association.
Constitution and Bylaws Committee
Maintains the core guiding documents of our association and vets any needed changes or updates to the AAEM Constitution and Bylaws and the Administrative Policies and Procedures.
Certification Committee
Manages the association certification program.
Training Committee
Analyzes the association's training requirements and designs a comprehensive training strategy to meet identified needs while fostering the growth and development of emergency management professionals in the state.
Conference Committee
Manages the AAEM Annual Conference each summer, along with other AAEM workshops and meetings.
Nominations and Credentials Committee
Vets nominees for offices in the association and oversees the election of officers.
Awards and Recognition Committee
Oversees AAEM merit and accomplishment awards.
Internal Communications
Manages public-facing communications for the association.
Scholarship Committee
Oversees scholarship requests.
Special committees and caucuses
Special committees are established by the AAEM President to address particular issues. Caucuses are special interest groups established to coordinate issues of concern to association members.
GIS Committee
Brings together emergency managers, GIS professionals, and forecasters to provide GIS expertise and resources to emergency managers across Alabama.
GIS Committee page →Institutions of Higher Education Caucus
Gives emergency managers and college officials with emergency management responsibilities a voice and representation within AAEM, encourages the advancement of emergency management and a culture of resiliency and safety within their institutions, and provides a means for collaboration with county and state emergency management officials.
Caucus page →Warning Systems and Severe Weather Preparedness
Analyzing the use of emergency notification and warning systems throughout the state as they relate to communication with the public for severe weather and other emergencies. The committee will make recommendations to the Board at the completion of its work.
Mutual Aid Enhancement
Examining the current structure of regional and statewide mutual aid systems and plans in Alabama to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. The committee will make recommendations to the Board at the completion of its work.
CLEM Special Committee
Responsible for reviewing the CLEM program.
Mentorship Committee
Gives new emergency managers, or those wanting more guidance, the opportunity to work with peers from around the state who can assist with daily issues and unexpected events or disasters.
Mentorship program →Historic Preservation Committee
Works with agencies from around the state to document, preserve, and share information, especially related to events or disasters. Historic information can be vital for others to learn from and use as examples or templates for future incidents.
School Safety Committee
EMAs around the state play vital roles in assisting school systems and fellow public safety agencies with school safety. This committee provides all AAEM members with information on school safety issues at the state and federal level.