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Position descriptions provide Conference members with guidelines regarding their responsibilities when holding a named position. Suggested changes to the Position Descriptions should be submitted to the Executive Assistant who will forward them to the Constitution & Bylaws Committee.

Leadership Positions

Conference Chair

During each Conference for Food Protection (CFP) biennial meeting, the newly constituted Executive Board (Board) elects a Conference Chair for the next biennial meeting. The term of office is two (2) years, is effective at the conclusion of the biennial meeting at which elected, and continues through the next biennial Conference meeting. The Conference Chair is selected from regulatory members of the Board.

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Conference Vice Chair

At the end of the biennial Conference for Food Protection (CFP) meeting, the newly elected Executive Board (Board) elects a Conference Vice Chair for the next biennial meeting. The term of office is two (2) years, is effective at the conclusion of the biennial meeting at which elected, and continues through the next biennial meeting. The Conference Vice Chair is selected from industry members of the Board. The Conference Vice Chair does not move into the Conference Chair position as that role is reserved for a regulatory member of the Board.

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Immediate Past Chair

The Immediate Past Chair is an Ex-Officio member of the Executive Board and serves as the Chair of the Nominations Committee.  

executive administration positions

Executive Board Member

Members of the Executive Board (Board) are elected by Conference for Food Protection (CFP) attendees representing each of the constituencies as described in Article IV of the Constitution and Bylaws. The term of office is six (6) years, is effective at the conclusion of the biennial meeting at which elected, and continues through three (3) biennial Meetings. Board members may be appointed by the Conference Chair and approved by the Executive Board to fill the remaining term of a resigning Board member.

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Executive Director

The Executive Director (Director), along with the Conference Chair (Chair) and the Executive Board (Board), is responsible for conducting the ongoing administrative business of the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) as well as the planning and execution of the biennial meeting as outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws. The Director is an independent contractor subject to the terms of the prevailing service agreement.

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Executive Treasurer

The Executive Treasurer (Treasurer), along with the Conference Chair (Chair), the Executive Director (Director) and the Executive Board (Board), is responsible for conducting the ongoing financial business of the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). The Treasurer is an independent contractor subject to the terms of the prevailing service agreement.

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Executive assistant

The Executive Assistant (Assistant) works with the Executive Director (Director) to administer the day - to - day business of the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). The Assistant is an independent contractor hired on a part - time basis and is subject to the terms of the prevailing service agreement.

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council positions

Council Chair

At the end of the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) biennial meeting, each Council Vice Chair assumes the position of Council Chair subject to Conference Chair appointment and Executive Board (Board) approval. The Council Chair ensures the Council responsibilities are carried out during the two years between biennial meetings and manages the Council deliberations during the biennial meeting.

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Council Vice Chair

Council Member

Council Scribe

Council Runner

Lead Parliamentarian

Council App Liaison

A Council App Liaison is responsible for keeping Biennial Meeting attendees up to date on the status of Issues assigned to a Council by disseminating information via the mobile app. An App Liaison is not a member of the Council and may not participate in the discussion or voting.

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committee positions

Council Committee Chair/Vice Chair

Committee Member

Standing committee positions

Audit committee

The Audit Committee audits the Conference's financial records annually. It reports its results to the Board, except when a certified public accountant conducts the annual audit.

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constitution and bylaws/procedures committee

The Constitution and Bylaws/Procedures Committee submits recommendations to improve Conference administrative functions through proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws. The Committee reviews proposed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to ensure consistency among the various MOUs, the Conference Procedures Manual, the Constitution and Bylaws and other working documents.

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Digital Engagement and Technology Solutions Committee

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for oversight in the budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting; and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies.

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Food Protection Manager Certification Committee

The Food Protection Manager Certification Committee reports to the Board (with Council II oversight) and works with the accreditation organization for food protection manager certification programs to:

Establish and refine policies and standards to which certifiers must conform in order for them to be accredited.

Provide Conference input into the development of accreditation standards for certifying organizations specific to food protection manager certification programs.

Develop strategies for enhancing equivalence among food protection manager certificates issued by certifiers, and Promote universal acceptance of certificates issued by accredited certifiers.

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Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Committee

The Food Safety Management System Committee has the objective of incorporating a Food Safety Management System into everyday activities of retail food establishments and provide ongoing development of resources to assist the food safety community in achieving active managerial control of foodborne illness risk factors.

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Issue Committee

The Issue Committee reviews all Issues submitted in accordance with the Conference procedures before the Conference Biennial Meeting. It assigns accepted Issues to one of the three Councils for deliberation.

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Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee provides to the Board a list of viable candidates for Conference Chair and Conference Vice Chair prior to each CFP Biennial Meeting. The Immediate Past Conference Chair is the Chair of the Nominating Committee.

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Program Committee

The Program Committee assists the Executive Director and Conference Chair in planning and arranging all Conference meetings. It helps the Executive Director prepare the workshop and other aspects of the programs for each Conference for Food Protection Biennial Meeting.

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Program Standards Committee

The Program Standards Committee was created to provide ongoing input to the FDA on issues that arise with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (VNRFRPS). The committee indirectly assists VNRFRPS enrollees in achieving progress towards meeting the Standards.

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Publications Committee

The Publications Committee was created to establish guidance for improving Conference publications regarding Conference endorsement, copyright, scientific and regulatory accuracy, and external publication approval.

A position description statement for the Publications Committee Chair is under development.

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The Publications Committee was created to establish guidance for improving Conference publications regarding Conference endorsement, copyright, scientific and regulatory accuracy, and external publication approval.

A position description statement for the Publications Committee Chair is under development.

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Resolutions Committee

The Resolutions Committee submits recommendations for resolutions related to Conference administrative functions and meetings. The Board reviews and approves the proposed resolutions before they are submitted to the Conference for action.

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Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee develops a strategic plan which includes better ways to market the Conference and proposes short-range and long-range strategic direction using the mission and vision of the Strategic Plan.

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Other Board Committees/Ad Hoc Committees

From time to time, the Executive Board identifies a need for a specific project that requires a committee.

  • ANAB-CFP Accreditation Council
  • Compensation Committee
  • Local Arrangements Committee - 

    The Local Arrangements Committee is selected from Conference Members who are located in the city where the Biennial Meeting will be held. It is made up of Environmental Health Agency members and Industry members who assist with the organization, administration, and management of the Biennial Meeting and its many associated events.

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  • Sponsorship Committee (ad hoc)

Retired Committees

  • Barrier Hazard Committee
  • Beef Grinding Log Template for Retail Establishments
  • Blade Tenderized Meat Committee
  • Certification of Food Safety Regulatory Professionals Committee (Program Standards Workgroup)
  • Clean-In-Place Committee
  • Cold Holding of Fish in Reduced Oxygen Packaging Committee - Extracted Issue 2008-III-020 (ad hoc)
  • Critical Item Committee
  • Criticality Implementation and Education
  • Date Marking Coded as a Critical Violation Committee
  • Demonstration of Knowledge Committee
  • Electronic Reporting Committee
  • Emergency Action Plan
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee
  • Employee Training Committee
  • Food Contact Utensil and Barrier Usage Committee
  • Food Defense Committee (ad hoc)
  • Food Recovery Committee
  • HACCP-Based Guidance for Meat and Poultry Processing at Retail
  • Hand Hygiene Committee
  • Hot Holding Temperature Reduction
  • Ice Maker Committee
  • Inspection Form Committee
  • Inspection Form Scoring Committee
  • Interdisciplinary Foodborne Illness Training
  • Interstate Shipment of Shellfish - Extracted Issue 2008-I-014 (ad hoc)
  • Listeria monocytogenes Intervention Committee
  • Listeria Retail Guidelines
  • Mail Order Food Safety Committee
  • NVEAIS Committee
  • Oyster Advisory Committee
  • Plan Review Committee
  • Publishing Guidelines (ad hoc)
  • Recall Evaluation Committee
  • Reduced Oxygen Packaging Committee
  • Sanitizer Committee
  • Special Process Control Committee
  • Standardized Data Collection / Electronic Reporting
  • TCS Food Implementation Committee
  • Time as a Public Health Control
  • Unattended Food Service Establishment Committee
  • Video Content Committee (ad hoc)
  • Website Committee (ad hoc)
  • Wild Mushroom Committee
  • Food Recovery Committee
  • Direct to Consumer Committee
  • Produce Wash Committee
  • Product Assessment Committee
  • Safe Handling and Cooking of Roaster Pigs Committee (ad hoc)


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