The MCA has a variety of committees that meet on a regular basis to oversee, promote, and enhance association membership. Each committee plays an important role in the association. Below is a list of a few of the key committees and their functions. If you are interested in taking an active role in the MCA, consider getting involved in an MCA committee today.
Ethics Committee: The Ethics Committee drafts and revises the Association's Code of Ethics, issues advisory opinions for the guidance of the profession, and makes findings and recommendations regarding ethics complaints referred by the Association, the State Chiropractic Board, and others.
Legislative Committee: Working with the MCA Lobbyist, this committee leads the professions legislative initiatives and produces a legislative agenda to be approved by the MCA Board of Directors.
Professional Education Committee: The MCA's Professional Education Committee focuses on providing quality continuing educational programs for our doctors clinical assistants.
Membership Committee: The Membership Committee works toward expanding our member base and enhancing the value of membership in the association.
Communications Committee: The Communications Committee is responsible for publicity and development of programs to advance the image of the chiropractic profession, and to promote and increase the understanding and appreciation of chiropractic. This committee also strives to improve communications within the MCA and the chiropractors of Minnesota.
Finance Committee: The Finance Committee oversees the treasury, submits a proposed annual budget for board approval at or before the first board meeting of each fiscal year, and may undertake fund raising projects.
Awards Committee: MCA membership brings with it increased opportunities for professional recognition and achievement. The Outstanding Chiropractor of the Year is the most prestigious award a doctor in Minnesota may achieve. Other special recognition distinctions for excellence and distinguished service in chiropractic are awarded each year at the MCA Annual Convention
