Chairman: Louis T. Fiore

The AICC is composed of representatives of CSAA, SIA, ESA and major alarm companies and manufacturers. The committee:

• Provides coordination in a variety of areas between the alarm industry and the FCC, other regulatory agencies, and members of Congress, when needed.
• Monitors developments at the federal level affecting the ability of the alarm industry to use telecommunications technology in providing protection services to the public.
• Retains an attorney in Washington, D.C. to represent the industry on issues and to file briefs with the federal courts on behalf of the industry.
• Retains a lobbyist who works with members of Congress to attain legislation favorable to the alarm industry.

CSAA Staff Liaisons: Steve Doyle, Madeline McMahon

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AICC Political Action Committee (AICC-PAC)

Treasurer: Robert Bitton

The AICC-PAC aims to involve association members in the legislative process on issues of concern to the alarm industry.

• This includes identifying legislators favorable to its interests or to those who need more information.
• The AICC-PAC coordinates fundraising and distribution activities to increase support of its legislative interests.

Staff Liaisons:   Steve Doyle, Madeline McMahon

Associate Members' Liaison Committee/Forum

Chairman: Ron Rothman

This committee represents suppliers and Associate Members on the CSAA Board of Directors. It advises the CSAA Board of Directors of the needs and concerns of Associate Members, and it provides input to the Membership and Education committees in areas of Associate Member services, recruitment of new Associate Members and Associate Member retention.

CSAA Staff Liaisons: Steve Doyle, Becky Lane

Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) Program Committee

Co-Chairpersons:  Ed Bonifas and Pam Petrow

The ASAP Program committee represents the ASAP to PSAP program for cad-to-cad communications between the Central Stations and the correct responding PSAPS.  It oversees the budget, communications, outreach and implementation of the program, and acts as the CSAA representative for the corresponding Related Organizations for fluid evolvement and mission correctness.

Budget and Finance Committee

Chairman: Bob Bean and the Executive Committee

This committee studies, monitors and makes recommendations with regard to the allocation, recording, expending and maintenance of CSAA’s financial resources. It ensures that:

• The financial assets of the association are properly cared for.

• Proper accounting principles are followed.

• Financial statements are issued in a timely manner.

• A proper financial review is conducted annually.

• The association’s reserves and assets are accounted for properly.

The committee also compiles the association's annual report and budgets for each fiscal year.

CSAA Staff Liaisons:  Steve Doyle, Madeline McMahon

Bylaws Committee

Chairman: Robert Bitton

This committee promotes member understanding of the bylaws and receives recommendations from the membership with regard to additions, deletions and/or modifications to the CSAA Bylaws. It arranges the changes in the proper format, disseminating any suggested changes for comment, and conducts votes on any such changes at regularly scheduled meetings, as needed.

CSAA Staff Liaisons:  Steve Doyle, Becky Lane

Contract Monitoring Council

Co-Chairmen:  Don Maden and Morgan Hertel
Recording Secretary: Carol Garcia

The CSAA Contract Monitoring Council examines and helps to address the evolving needs of its members by providing coordinated representation with industry-related associations, manufacturers, regulatory agencies and other organizations in order to consistently improve and enhance the services provided to the customers of contract monitoring centers.

CSAA Staff Liaison:  Becky Lane

Education Committee

Co-Chairs: Joe Miskulin and Teresa Gonzalez

This committee advises the CSAA Board on the strategic direction of education programs.
It oversees and advises on programming for the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) and the CSAA Annual Meeting, as well as the educational seminars presented throughout the year.

The committee works closely with CSAA’s Membership Development and Retention Committee.

CSAA Staff Liaison:  Stephanie Morgan

Ethics Committee

Chairmen: CSAA Officers

The Ethics Committee convenes at the call of the CSAA President or any officer of the Association. It recommends policy changes to the Board of Directors with regard to member company conduct, and may hold meetings to determine if a member has violated the ethical standards of the Association as specified in Article XIV of its Bylaws.

The committee also may recommend to the Board specific actions with regard to the violation of such ethics.

CSAA Staff Liaison:  Steve Doyle

False Alarm Prevention Committee

Chairman: Robert A. Bonifas

This committee advises the members, manufacturers and standards organizations concerning technical aspects of false alarm activation and prevention. This committee:

• Identifies causes and solutions to minimize false alarms and statistically evaluates member progress in reducing false alarms.
• Coordinates interaction between customer equipment manufacturers and central station software vendors to reduce false alarms.
• Serves as liaison to other allied organizations whenever appropriate.

CSAA Staff Liaison: Steve Doyle

Five Diamond Committee

Chairman: Ralph Sevinor

This committee is responsible for creating the criteria for the CSAA Five Diamond Certificate programs, supervising the rules of its use, and generally overseeing the administration of the program legally, programmatically and financially. It also enforces of the use of the logo and name.

CSAA Staff Liaisons:  Steve Doyle, Grace Fanzo

Insurance Liaison Committee

Co-Chairmen:  Keith Jentoft and Tom Connaughton

This committee advises the CSAA Board on insurance industry issues that affect the central station alarm industry. It may conduct surveys and/or produce information on the central station alarm industry for the insurance industry to effect changes that benefit member companies and industry customers.

CSAA Staff Liaisons:  Steve Doyle, Becky Lane

Legal Affairs Committee

Co-Chairmen: Alan L. Pepper and Ben Dickens

This committee advises the CSAA Board and coordinates activities on legal matters, such as REIT contracts, related insurance indemnification and "keeping it legal" programs. It also conducts research on, and oversees the development of, documents on alarm industry case law.

It does not address topics within the jurisdiction of the AICC, such as federal legislative and judicial issues and FCC matters.

CSAA Staff Liaisons:  Steve Doyle, Monique Talbot

Long-Range Planning Committee

Co-Chairmen: Bob Bean and John Lombardi

This committee studies the changing needs of the central station alarm industry, and anticipates demands on the association during the next five to 10 years. The committee provides recommendations on the future structure, programs and policies of CSAA.

CSAA Staff Liaison:  Steve Doyle

Marketing and Communications Committee

Chairperson: Pam Petrow

The Marketing and Communications Committee communicates the message of CSAA and of the CSAA NRTL-approved central station monitoring industry to outside audiences.

It is charged with continuously improving the communications between CSAA, its committees, members and outside audiences, and with promoting CSAA programs to the central monitoring industry and general public.

CSAA Staff Liaison: Monique Talbot

Membership Development and Retention Committee

Chairman: Shannon Woodman

This committee advises the CSAA Board on, and actively participates in, person-to-person membership development strategies.

The committee reaches out to lapsed members, makes recommendations on the CSAA dues structure and membership categories, and oversees the approval of new member applicants.

The committee also aids in investigating subcommittee development, such as the International Membership Committee, the Contract Monitoring Council, the Proprietary Council, and many others. This committee works closely with the Education Committee.

CSAA Staff Liaison:  Becky Lane

Nominating Committee

This committee composed of the current President and the three most recent past presidents of the Association, and who currently represent North American member companies, seeks, evaluates and nominates qualified candidates for CSAA leadership in accord with and as specified in the bylaws.

CSAA Staff Liaison:  Steve Doyle

Proprietary Central Station Council

Chairman: Carroll Wall

The purpose of the Proprietary Central Station Council (PCSC) is to address issues unique to proprietary central stations, and to participate in discussions on issues of standards and codes where it affects their unique concerns.

In addition, the PCSC has an interest in furthering federal activities in the area of licensing and recognition of such, and working with the central station industry to resolve false alarm issues.

CSAA Staff Liaison:  Becky Lane

Public Sector Liaison Committee

Chairman: Peter Lowitt

This committee advises the CSAA Board on strategies and activities to be used in working with public sector organizations, such as the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Sheriffs’ Association, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the International Association of Public Communications Officials and others, at the direction of the CSAA President and Board of Directors in order to forward the views and goals of the central station alarm industry.

CSAA Staff Liaison:  Steve Doyle

Standards Committee

Chairman: Lou T. Fiore

This committee promotes and produces standards to help guide alarm companies in operating their central stations within ANSI guidelines.

Requests for new standards or for revisions of existing standards may come from member organizations, individuals or non-members. The committee reviews requests and acts upon them based upon time availability of committee members, and in adherence to formal and published procedures.

CSAA Staff Liaison:  Steve Doyle