The officers and  Board of Directors of the chapter, acting as the executive committee, will have the following tasks:
1. Develop a long-range plan for the chapter.  Update as needed and review in detail yearly.
2. Formulate a leadership development program.  Focus on the need to provide a continuous flow of new leaders by implementing the programs outlined in the Leadership Development Manual.  Review yearly.
3. Prepare or modify Committee responsibility statements, and review yearly.
4. Report to the membership at meetings and through the newsletter.
5. Select standing committee chairmen, and appoint ad hoc committees as needed, including Nominations and Awards.
6. Select a Newsletter Editor for the Clinch River Angler and select a Public Relations Representative.
Ad Hoc Committees
Certain Committees will be named for specific, time-limited functions, including:
Nominations
1. Notify membership of nominations at meetings and in the newsletter.
2. Prepare a slate of qualified, willing candidates from Committee input and verbal and written nominations.
3. Introduce candidates at the September meeting.
4. Prepare written ballots for all positions, and present all candidates before voting.
5. Tally all votes and present results to the membership.
Awards
1. Establish and post categories and their descriptions for Chapter, State, and National awards in the newsletter.
2. Seek out nominees for the above awards.
3. Accept, sort and tally nominations and select award recipients.
4. Order awards and arrange for presenters at the banquet.
Standing Committees:
Each standing committees has specific assigned tasks and an identified "range" of activities and specific assigned tasks, and will engage in additional, related activities as might be assigned by the Board of Directors.  The Chapter Executive Committee (Board of Directors and Officers), and the Committee Chairs, will be responsible for recruiting chapter members to support various activities.  Each Chapter member is encouraged to support at least one standing committee.
Membership -- Cathy Jerrolds
Because a productive Chapter relies heavily on the dedicated and active participation of its members, the Membership Committee is a vital organ to the development of the Chapter. The Membership Committee has the following specific tasks:
1. Maintain a current membership roster, in computer-readable form, of all current and lapsed members.  Validate the roster from the membership lists provided monthly by TU national, and notify TU national of errors and changes in membership information.
2. Verify by personal telephone call that all information on the roster is correct.
3. Encourage current members to take active participation; maintain a separate list of all current members who commit to take an active part in the work of the chapter.  (These are the people who must be contacted for meetings and when chapter action is needed, such as lobbying efforts and work days.)
4. Welcome all new members and introduce them to the membership.  Call new members on the monthly membership lists from TU national and make sure they know how to get to the meetings.  Verify their information.
5. Contact guests with membership information.
6. Encourage members to renew at chapter functions.  (This puts money in the treasury!)
7. Formulate a plan in conjunction with the Board of Directors to retain current members and reenlist lapsed members.  (Call all members whose membership has expired.)
8. Correlate chapter membership drives with shows, banquets, schools, etc. Explore all possible avenues to recruit, attract, and retain new members.  Monitor the progress of membership programs. 
9. Insure Chapter participation in National TU membership development programs and procedures.
10. Resolve any membership problems with the appropriate State and National contacts.
11. Make sure all meeting attendees have name tags.
12. Prepare a "calling tree" of all members who desire an active part in chapter activities, and designate committee members to call everyone on the list when rapid notification is needed.  (No committee member should have to call more than 6-8 other members, which   limits each member's commitment to a half hour or less each time.)
Advocacy and Oversight Committee  -- Ralph Jordan
The development and maintenance of sound relationships with biologists and the appropriate state and federal authorities are essential.  The Advocacy and Oversight Committee has as its arena the interaction between TU and the agencies TU relates with, and the following tasks:
1. Maintain relationships with agency biologists,  law enforcement personnel, and research scientists involved in management and enhancement projects associated with Clinch River salmonoids.
2. Acquire information from the media and other sources concerning pollution, resource issues, fisheries management issues and any legislation pertaining to the Clinch River salmonoid fishery. Monitor the activities of TWRA as it relates to every aspect of their management of the Clinch River salmonoid fishery, including stocking rates and dates, proposed regulations, and efforts to enforce regulations.  Attend TWRA "Commission" meetings as a representative from our chapter.
3. Keep abreast of all state and federal legislation or state and federal natural resource agency divisions which may have an impact on the resource, and make regular reports to the Chapter on the status and effect of the legislation or agency issues.
4. Coordinate the Chapter's clean water surveillance program.  Monitor the activities of all local, state, and federal agencies, including zoning decisions, building and development permits, etc.; and the actions of adjacent private property owners, that  might adversely affect the Clinch River ecosystem.
5. Organize advocacy campaigns (such as letter writing) in support of conservation issues and legislation.
6. Suggest projects  which will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of Clinch River salmonoid fishery
Note that this Committee should make sure its activities fall within the limits of TU's 501C(3) status. This status prohibits TU from endorsing political candidates and spending a "substantial" part of its expenditures on lobbying. (See page 40 for more information.)
Conservation Activities Committee  -- Buzz Buffington
The Conservation Activities Committee spearheads the chapter's active involvement in river and riparian habitat protection and TU's involvement in protection of the area's coldwater resources.. The Committee is responsible for designing and coordinating projects (i.e., stream improvement, rehabilitation, coldwater surveys, and research) which will contribute to the enhancement and restoration of salmonoid fisheries in the Clinch River ecosystem. This includes:
1. Develop a comprehensive and rational plan for stream restoration and enhancement projects so resources and labor can be used most efficiently.
2. Prioritize work on stream projects based information obtained through TU, TVA, TWRA, and landowners. 
3. Explain the design and purpose of a particular project to the members.
4. Share project suggestions with the appropriate TVA and TWRA personnel at the earliest possible date.
5. Apply for 'embrace A Stream" and other grants when appropriate.
6. Seek out and secure funding, materials, and professional assistance when needed, purchase and maintain material and equipment necessary, line up the necessary manpower, materials, and equipment, and oversee projects to completion.
7. Notify the Newsletter editor of dates, times, and locations of projects.
8. Post TU stream improvement signs when available.
9. Seek out and evaluate new stream improvement ideas, devices, and research for possible use by the chapter. 
10. Promote and display TU philosophy and relevant environmental issues to the public through displays, talks, audio-visuals, etc.
11. Promote youth educational programs.
12. Establish the agenda of shows and exhibitions at which to promote TU.  Store, maintain, update, setup, takedown, and transport the display. Schedule workers so the booth is manned at all times with a sufficient number of workers.
13. Because of their complimentary objectives, develop a close relationship with the Advocacy and Oversight Committee.
Program Committee  -- Dave Hunter
The Program Committee plans a program for each chapter meeting. Ideal programs include a creative blend of films, speakers, group discussions, and demonstrations. Moreover, the Committee is responsible for supplying the Newsletter Editor with information of the program planned for the next Chapter meetings in sufficient time for newsletter inclusion and other publicity.
1. Arrange for monthly meeting program and entertainment through contacts and suggestions from members.
2. Encourage members to give presentations using lecture or audio-visual means on any outdoor topic.
3. Arrange for TVA and TWRA personnel to give presentations at least once a year.
4. Arrange for short fly tying demonstrations or other activities at the beginning or end of meetings at various times during the year.
5. Oversee a family picnic during the summer.
6. If the chapter chooses to hold a banquet, make preparations for and host an annual National Banquet, following procedures as stated in the National Banquet Guidebook along with input from the Board and membership.
7. Make preparations for and operate annual fly fishing and fly tying school's) if the chapter chooses.
8. Plan and oversee other special events, such as casting and fly tying clinics, public symposia and workshops, Chapter fishing outings, events for the handicapped, and sports shows. These can broaden TU's base, add to membership, and provide some very good reasons for belonging to Trout Unlimited.
9. Send sympathy, get well, and other appropriate cards to members.
Newsletter Editor  -- Bob and Mary Jo Jenkins
The newsletter Editor plans and publishes the (monthly/bimonthly/quarterly) Clinch River Angler. This newsletter should inform members of news and pertinent information within and outside the organization. The Editor (and his or her assistant):
1. Establishes publication schedules.
2. Makes sure all Chapter Committees are represented in each issue with timely reports.
3. Solicits and encourages the submission of articles from members.
4. Includes information on any upcoming chapter events or programs to the readership.
5. Increases revenue by solicit advertising (from local sporting goods stores, fishing guides and camps, etc.). 
6. Publish TWRA information.
7. Is responsible for the typing, layout, printing, and mailing of the newsletter.
Public Relations Representative --  Carol Moore
The Public Relations Representative presents TU to the public in a positive light. It is his duty to establish a healthy and regular line of communication with the media. This ensures that particular TU projects or special events are well publicized.  He should:
1. maintain an up-to-date press contact list for all area media - newspapers, outdoor writers, radio stations, etc.
2. Inform local media of meetings, banquets, awards presented, projects, and other chapter concerns. Issue special new releases and regularly publicize Chapter meetings.
3. Because these activities and those of the Editor are closely related, they should work closely together.
Fundraising
Given TU's expanding program agenda, increased dollar support is necessary at all levels, from the national office to the individual Chapter, to insure the viability of critical projects and activities. A critical Chapter responsibility is to let the State Council, Regional Vice President, and national office know of corporate or foundation fundraising efforts by the Chapter, as to contacts planned and the results. Communicating this information will allow coordination of efforts within the TU organization and will help avoid embarrassing duplication of effort.
Each Committee should select and prepare clear, concise proposals for funding support of Chapter projects that are its responsibility, and should report regularly on projects to the Chapter, and to the funder, even if this is not formally requested.
The Board will select a sub-committee or auditor to meet with the Treasurer to audit the books when the annual financial report is due.