FINANCE COMMITTEE

THIS COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND ADVISES ON THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF THE INSTITUTE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS CHAIRED BY THE TREASURER.

MARKET TRENDS COMMITTEE

THIS COMMITTEE SERVES AS A SOUNDING BOARD FOR MEMBER OPINION ON A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBJECTS. THIS COMMITTEE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO OTHER COMMITTEES FOR PROGRAMS, STUDIES, SURVEYS AND SPEAKERS TO HELP THE MEMBERSHIP DEAL EFFECTIVELY WITH CURRENT INDUSTRY CONCERNS. THE MARKET TRENDS COMMITTEE IS CHAIRED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

THIS COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP. IT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE IN DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING NEW MEMBERSHIP ADDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BY-LAWS AND HTI POLICY.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

THIS COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING A SLATE OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS TO BE ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE COMMITTEE IS CHAIRED BY THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT AND CONSISTS OF THE LAST FOUR PRESIDENTS.

PRODUCTIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE

THIS COMMITTEE DEVELOPS PROGRAMS TO HELP MEMBERS REMAIN COMPETITIVE BY PROMOTING THE USE OF LEAN INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT THEIR ENTIRE ORGANIZATION.

SAFETY EDUCATION COMMITTEE

THE SAFETY EDUCATION COMMITTEE HAS OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INSTITUTE'S SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.

STANDARDS OVERSIGHT AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE

THE FUNCTION OF THE STANDARDS OVERSIGHT AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE IS TO OVERSEE ALL HTI ACTIVITIES RELATIVE TO STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MONITORING PRODUCT LIABILITY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS. THE INSTITUTE COORDINATES ITS STANDARDS ACTIVITY WITH THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE, AND OTHER STANDARDS DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONS.

STANDARDS COMMITTEES

PLIERS & SNIPS STANDARDS COMMITTEE

SCREWDRIVER STANDARDS COMMITTEE

STRIKING AND STRUCK TOOLS STANDARDS COMMITTEE

TORQUE INSTRUMENT STANDARDS COMMITTEE

WRENCH STANDARDS COMMITTEE