Budget Analysis & Review Committee (BARC)
Charge
To review the proposed budget, as forwarded by the ALA Executive Board, in the context of the ALA strategic plan, annual priorities and budget assumptions; to review the financial performance of the Association and the budget impact of potential actions of ALA Council; to make budget recommendations to the ALA Executive Board and to report to Council regarding budget analysis and process.Roster
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Composition
The Budget Analysis & Review Committee (BARC) consists of nine members serving non-renewable terms. The committee membership consists of the ALA Treasurer (ex-officio, voting), two members of the ALA Executive Board serving staggered two year terms, and six members appointed by the ALA President from the general membership, serving staggered four year terms. The chair of the committee will always be one of the non-board members.Origin
In 1969, the Program Evaluation & Budget Committee (PEBCO) became the Committee on Program Evaluation & Support (COPES). COPES became a Council committee in 1972. In 1996, Membership voted to change the name to the Budget Analysis & Review Committee (BARC).Get Involved
ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on the Budget Analysis & Review Committee (BARC). Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee; be able to attend Annual Conferences, Midwinter Meetings, and spring and fall meetings at ALA headquarters in Chicago ; be able to participate in any other meetings and activities of the committee; and be able to work between conferences via e-mail and ALA Connect.
Express your interest in serving on this or other committees by filling out an application form. Appointments take place once a year, during the spring. Committee service usually begins following Annual Conference, about July 1.
Staff Liaison
Gregory Calloway
AED Finance
gcalloway@ala.org
312-280-3209
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