OSB Board of Governors Standing Committees
Some of these committees meet quite regularly and others meet only as needed. The membership on these committees is exclusively BOG members. A senior staff member is assigned to assist each committee.
Policy and Governance Committee
Develops and monitors the governing rules and policies relating to the structure and organization of the bar; ensures that all bar programs and services are in compliance with organizational mandates and are achieving desired outcomes. Identifies and brings emerging issues to the BOG for discussion and action.
Chris Costantino, Chair
Per Ramfjord, Vice Chair
Guy Greco
Kerry Sharp
Julia Rice
Traci Rossi
Colin Andries
John Grant
Staff: Helen Hierschbiel
Public Affairs Committee
Oversees the bar's government relations program, keeps the BOG abreast of legislative developments, makes recommendations regarding legislative priorities and actions.
Kathleen Rastetter, Chair
Whitney Boise, Vice Chair
Rob Gratchner
John Bachofner
Eric Foster
Eddie Medina
Liani Reeves
Michael Rondeau
Staff: Susan Grabe
Board Development Committee
Identifies desired skills and attributes for the BOG and searches for individuals who have an interest in serving and possess the requisite criteria. Reviews applications, conducts interviews, and recommends candidates for public member positions. Identifies training needs for the board. May recruit candidates for other governance positions.
Guy Greco, Chair
John Bachofner, Vice Chair
Rob Gratchner
Liani Reeves
Tom Peachey
Colin Andries
Michael Rondeau
Staff: Dani Edwards
Appellate Screening Special Committee
Interviews candidates for appellate court appointments and makes recommendations to Governor in accordance with established policy; serves as a resource for local bar screening committees. There is at least one appellate screening process each year, which requires one or two days depending on the number of candidates to be interviewed.
Per Ramfjord, Chair
Tom Peachey, Vice Chair
Kathleen Rastetter
Whitney Boise
Julia Rice
Rob Gratchner
Eric Foster
Eddie Medina
Colin Andries
David Wade
Staff: Susan Grabe
Budget and Finance Committee
Provides oversight of the bar's financial operations; makes recommendations to the BOG about the annual budgets and assessments; manages OSB reserves and investments; receives biennial audit. Provides guidance on long-range forecasts, operating expenses and capital purchases.
David Wade, Chair
Julia Rice, Vice Chair
Chris Costantino
Kathleen Rastetter
Kerry Sharp
Eric Foster
Eddie Medina
Traci Rossi
John Grant
Staff: Keith Palevsky