- Must be a member of the American Association of Law Libraries.
- Becomes president automatically after serving for one year as
vice president/president elect or at the removal or resignation of
the current president prior to the expiration of her/his term.
- Is expected to preside at all chapter membership and board of directors
meetings during his/her term of office.
- Upon taking office, reads the chapter's articles of incorporation,
AALL's constitution, bylaws of both organizations, this manual, and
minutes of chapter quarterly and board of directors meetings for the
last three years to become familiar with the operation and procedures
of the chapter.
- Directs all activities of the chapter as its chief officer.
- Provides leadership and guidance to the chapter.
- Represents the chapter in a fitting manner to members of the information
community at large.
- Is responsible for relations between the chapter and AALL and other
chapters. Responds in a timely fashion to all communications and questionnaires
from AALL or other chapters.
- Deals with all communications and correspondence received, either
directly or by forwarding requests to the appropriate board member
or
committee chair.
- Represents the chapter at the meeting of the Council of Chapter Presidents
at the AALL annual conference. The president reports to the membership
on the council meeting through the chapter newsletter and/or through
a report at the next meeting of the membership. The president may delegate
an active chapter member to represent him/her if unable to attend the
council meeting.
- Calls board of directors meetings, arranges locations and reservations,
prepares agendas and distributes them to all board members in advance.
- Monitors committee activities, and is available to all committees
for consultation and advice.
- Maintains close contact with the chairs of the Program Committee
and
is available for advice in connection with the planning of chapter
meetings.
- Presents annual budget prepared by treasurer for approval by the
Board of Directors at or before the second quarterly meeting.
- Ensures
that all chapter members are well informed of chapter activities
through the newsletter and through reports at the quarterly business
meetings.
- Prepares a column for each issue of the chapter newsletter.
- Keeps
a complete mailing list of all board members, committee chairs,
and committee members.
- Every fifth year (years ending
in 00 & 05), supervises a review of chapter bylaws. May appoint
Special Committee on Bylaws to assist.
- Is responsible for ensuring
that AALL headquarters is informed of any changes to the chapter
bylaws, constitution, or articles of incorporation.
- Prepares and mails the chapter's
annual report to AALL. Deposits a
second copy with the chapter archives.
- Revises and forwards chapter
biography when requested by AALL.
- Writes letters of appreciation
to all chapter board members and committee
chairs, and to chapter members at large who have made special contributions
during the year.
- Maintains records as necessary during the year and
turns this material
over at the end of the year to the incoming president or the chapter
archives as appropriate.
Revised: March 2005
