- 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.
- Submits goals and budget for the coming year to the president and the newsletter editor by June 30.
- Submits an annual report of committee activities for the calendar year in which he/she was chair 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.
- Publicizes LLAW meetings and programs via various communication media with the purpose of increasing our membership and creating a positive awareness of our profession. Maintains a current list of media contacts.
- Becomes familiar with area communication media and forwards information as appropriate. This may include announcements of forthcoming meetings, summaries of previous meetings and announcements of election results.
- Forwards appropriate press releases to professional publications on a national, regional and local level.
- Develops and ensures good liaison relationships with related professional groups and institutions.
- Maintains a current descriptive brochure for LLAW.
- Prepares and distributes information to appropriate area associations, groups, etc. promoting the services and activities of the chapter.
- Arranges for public relations booths in the exhibit areas of appropriate conferences, including the AALL Annual Meeting, the WLA Annual Conference, and the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting.
- Submits requests for funds in writing, with applicable receipts, to the treasurer. Where no invoice or receipt exists, issue 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: March 2005
