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NAME AND MISSION
The name of this unit is the Alabama Chapter, Special Libraries Association.
The mission of this Chapter shall be that of the Special Libraries
Association.
MEMBERSHIP
The membership of the Chapter shall be those members of the Association who
reside or work within the geographic boundaries of the Chapter, defined as
the State of Alabama,
or who elect to affiliate with the Chapter.
The Association’s Board of Directors shall define the classes of
members.
Chapter membership falling below 25 members for more than one Association
year will be reported to the Chapter Cabinet Chair.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
The executive board (“board”) with a minimum of four members
shall have the authority and responsibility to manage the Chapter’s
property and to regulate and govern its affairs. A majority of board members
in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any
meeting of the board.
No member shall serve in the same office for more than two consecutive terms.
Should the office of president become vacant, the president-elect shall
assume this position for the remainder of the term. All other board
vacancies, including a vacancy in the office of president-elect, occurring
before the conclusion of a departing member’s term will be filled by
majority vote of the remaining members of the board.
OFFICERS
The president, subject to the executive board, shall have general supervision
and control over Chapter affairs.
The president-elect shall have duties as specified by Chapter Recommended
Practices and the needs of the Chapter.
The secretary shall keep an approved record of all meetings of the Chapter
and board and sign legal documents jointly with the president.
The treasurer shall have custody of the Chapter funds.
The Chapter may elect additional officers as specified by the Chapter
Recommended Practices, and the needs of the Chapter.
MEETINGS
The Chapter annual business meeting shall be held prior to the Association
annual conference. At least one business meeting shall be held during the
term of office of each elected board. Adequate notice of meetings shall be
provided to the membership.
COMMITTEES
The board may establish committees, which shall be responsible to the board.
The board may authorize funds for committee expenses.
No Chapter member may serve on any one committee for more than six
consecutive years.
SUBUNITS
Subunits may be established and disbanded by the Chapter, according to
Chapter Recommended Practices.
FUNDS, CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY
Funds for Chapter expenses shall be derived in part or in whole from the
Association as an allotted share of the annual dues paid by Chapter members.
Any agreement, contract, or obligation entered into by the Chapter, including
the purchase of property such as office machines, filing cabinets, computer
equipment, etc., shall have advance approval of the board. Any agreement,
contract or obligation must be in compliance with Association liability
limits as prescribed in Chapter Recommended Practices.
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
A Nominating Committee for each election of members to the board shall be
appointed by the board. Nomination of candidates for each office and the
election of candidates shall be determined by Chapter Recommended Practices.
DISSOLUTION AND MERGER
The Chapter may petition the Association Board of Directors for dissolution,
or for merger with another Chapter, by vote of its membership in accordance
with Chapter Recommended Practices.
COMMUNICATIONS
Chapters shall institute suitable mechanisms to facilitate communications
with and between its members regarding Chapter activities, affairs, issues,
and other matters.
CHAPTER REPRESENTATION AND AFFILIATION
Chapter representatives to joint committees and meetings of other societies
having objectives allied to those of the Chapter and of the Association may
be appointed by the President.
AMENDMENTS
This governing document may be amended by an affirmative vote of two thirds
of the members present at any Chapter meeting. Revisions in, or amendments
to, the Chapter governing document shall be reviewed by the Association
Bylaws Committee, prior to presentation to the Chapter membership.
Approved by Chapter Cabinet: June 10, 2003
Approved by Board of Directors: January 21, 2004
Effective Date: February 1, 2004
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