- Must be an active member of the chapter.
- Attends all chapter membership and board of directors meetings.
- Appoints committee members for his/her term as chair jointly with the incoming president. Due attention should be paid to the number of members needed for effective operation, geographical distribution, distribution by type of library, and level of skill and experience required. Notifies committee members of their appointment.
- Submit an annual report of committee activities for the calendar year in which they are chairs to the president and the newsletter editor by May 31.
- Is prepared to report orally on committee activities as called upon at any membership meeting. If unable to attend, is responsible for arranging in advance for a representative to present the report.
- Monitors executive, administrative and legislative action bearing on libraries.
- Acts as an information clearinghouse on state and local matters pertaining to libraries, e.g. FOIA, Privacy.
- Forwards pertinent information to the AALL Government Relations Committee.
- Reports to the LLAW membership through the LLAW Newsletter on governmental matters pertaining to libraries.
- Submits requests for funds in writing, with applicable receipts, to the treasurer. Where no invoice or receipt exists, issues a memo to the treasurer explaining the incurred expense. Unusual expenses will be taken by the treasurer to the president or board of directors for approval.
- Maintains records as necessary during the year and turns this material over at the end of the year to the incoming chair or the chapter archives as appropriate.
Revised: May 2012
