1. Continually review the membership categories provided for in the MEA Bylaws and make recommendations to the MEA Board regarding the appropriateness of these classifications.
2. Develop and execute, in cooperation with the MEA Board and National Office staff, a membership recruitment and retention program for ME professionals.
3. Identify the types and level of services desired by MEA members and make recommendations to the MEA Board and appropriate committee chairs related to the service needs of members.
4. Coordinate the work of the MEA Professional Development Categories (PICs) including the appointment of PIC chairs and the identification and solicitation of the supporting resources needed for successful PIC programming.
5. Submit a written report of committee activities for each meeting of the MEA Board of Directors.

Committee Guidelines: Each committee shall consist of the individual serving as Board Liaison, the committee Chair, and committee members. The Board Liaison may be appointed as Chair. The Chair and members of each committee are appointed by the MEA President with the approval of the Board of Directors. Chairs are appointed to a two-year term consistent with the term of office for the President. A minimum of six members are appointed to each committee to serve staggered three-year terms. Members and the Chair may be appointed to consecutive terms. All committee members must be members of MEA. When filling committee positions consideration should be given for representation from various regions of the United States as well as for employment classifications such as secondary, post-secondary, and teacher education.