Organization and Bylaws (O&B)

Charge

To advise the board of directors and through it the association on the establishment, functions, and discontinuance of sections, committees, and other groups as the needs of the association may require. To review documents and practices and to advise the officers of the association and its sections and of affiliated groups, or groups seeking affiliation, about consistency with the bylaws of the association. To recommend amendments to the bylaws of the association and to report upon proposals for amendments referred to the committee. To review each standing association-level committee every five years concerning its relevance and success in forwarding the mission and priorities of the association.

Roster

Marie Waltz (Chair, July 1, 2012, to July 22, 2013)
Mr. Eugene H. Dickerson, Jr. (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Wing Kau Mak (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Ms. Louise M. Ratliff (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Ms. Felicity Ann Brown (AS Representative, October 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Magda A. El-Sherbini (CaMMS Representative, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Mary Kristen Kern (PARS Representative, January 4, 2013, to June 30, 2014)
Cara Ann List (CMS Representative, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Micheline Brown Westfall (CRS Representative, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Cheri A. Folkner (Virtual Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Charles Wilt (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2015)

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Staff Liaison

Charles Wilt
ALCTS Executive Director
1-800-545-2433 x5030
cwilt@ala.org