Board Committees

The Audit and Risk Committee (“Committee”) is a standing committee of the Board of Directors (“Board”). The purpose of the Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to (i) the integrity of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s (MSRB) financial statements and financial reporting process and the MSRB’s systems of internal accounting and financial controls; (ii) the performance of the internal audit function; (iii) the annual independent audit of the MSRB’s financial statements; (iv) compliance by the MSRB with legal and regulatory requirements; (v) the evaluation of enterprise risk issues; and (vi) the fulfillment of the other responsibilities set out herein. Read the full committee charter.

Members
Horatio Porter - Chair
Pamela Frederick
Heather Grzanka
Liz Sweeney
Daniel Wiles
 

The Finance Committee (“Committee”) is a standing committee of the Board of Directors (“Board”). The purpose of the Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to (i) the monitoring of financial performance and the budgeting process; (ii) the non-Chief Executive Officer compensation levels; and (iii) the fulfillment of the other responsibilities set out herein. Read the full committee charter.

Members
Natasha Holiday - Chair
Ahmed Abonamah
Alexander Chilton
Wendell Gaertner
Chris Kendall
 

The Governance Committee (“Committee”) is a standing committee of the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB). The purpose of the Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities regarding the effectiveness of the Board’s corporate governance system. The Committee is responsible for: (i) overseeing corporate governance policies and practices applicable to the Board; (ii) monitoring and reviewing the structures of the Board and its committees; (iii) overseeing the evaluation of the Board; and (iv) fulfilling the other responsibilities set out herein. Read the full committee charter.

Members
Jennie Bennett – Chair
Michael Craft
Wendell Gaertner
Chris Kendall
Daniel Wiles
 

The Nominating Committee (“Committee”) is a standing committee of the Board of Directors (“Board”). The purpose of the Committee is to nominate candidates for the Board of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) for election by the Board. The Committee is responsible for: (i) the annual nominating process for new Board members; (ii) addressing any vacancies on the Board; and (iii) fulfilling the other responsibilities set out herein. Read the full committee charter.

Members
Katano Kasaine - Chair
David Belton 
Michael Craft 
Pamela Frederick
Wendell Gaertner 
Heather Grzanka
Liz Sweeney
 

The Steering Committee (“Committee”) is a standing committee of the Board of Directors (“Board”). The purpose of the Committee is to assist it in the administration of Board responsibilities and in implementation of the policy decisions of the Board. The Committee is responsible for assisting the Board with: (i) developing the strategic direction of the organization, including guiding staff with preparing and carrying out the organization’s strategic plan and annual operating plan, as recommended by the Committee and approved by the Board; (ii) fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to the Chief Executive Officer’s annual performance review and compensation; (iii) oversight of organizational performance; (iv) legislative activities; (v) oversight responsibilities relating to the MSRB’s technology strategy and significant technology initiatives; and (vi) oversight responsibilities relating to stakeholder engagement and outreach initiatives. It will also be responsible for overseeing the activities of the Board’s standing committees and other groups. It is the general intention that all substantive matters in the ordinary course of business be brought before the full Board for action, but the Board recognizes the need for flexibility to act on substantive matters where, in the opinion of the Board Chair, expedited action may be necessary between Board meetings. All action by the Steering Committee shall be reported to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting and shall be subject to revision and alteration by the Board. Read the full committee charter.

Members
Bo Daniels – Chair 
Jennie Bennett
Alexander Chilton
Pamela Frederick
Natasha Holiday
Katano Kasaine
Horatio Porter