Election

Charge

To consist of six ALA members who commit to meeting electronically, or in person at ALA Headquarters, at no cost to the association.  Includes a chairperson appointed annually. To monitor ALA elections for association officers, councilors, and bylaws by: 1) reviewing and certifying, before ballots are distributed for voting, that all election documents, practices and procedures are in accordance with the ALA bylaws and ALA policy manual; 2) resolving irregularities that may arise during the election process by promptly making a recommendation for appropriate action to the ALA president; and 3) certifying the election results and reporting the results to the candidates and the ALA membership in a timely manner. In addition, at the request of any ALA division or round table, the committee shall review any irregularities in the division or round table election process and advise the division or round table of possible resolution.