Organization and Bylaws Committee
Charge
Works as directed by the Core President and Board on issues impacting division organization or bylaws. The Chair of the committee serves as a non-voting, ex officio member of the Board of Directors.
Roster
David Dahl
(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Deborah E. Kulczak
(Vice-Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Mr. Nicholas Bennyhoff
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Dr. Erin Leach
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mr. Rory Patterson
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Jennifer Sterling
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mr. Trevor Stratton
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mr. William E. Sudduth, III
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Amy E. Swartz
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Don Allgeier
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Steve Kelley
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 20, 2026)
Thomas Ferren
(Staff Liaison, August 20, 2024, to August 20, 2099)
Julie Reese
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Todd Ross
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2099)
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About this Committee
Deliverables
- Proposed amendments and technical edits to the bylaws
- Proposed changes to the organizational structure
- Summary report of division committee reports, including any recommended actions
- Decisions, guidance, and consultations on proposed revisions to committee charges
- Additions and updates to the Core Handbook
Ongoing Work
- Review bylaws annually for potential amendments
- Review proposed modifications to committee charges
- Review division committee reports
- Identify and develop content for the Core Handbook
- Develop and/or document division procedures, guidelines, and best practices
- Maintain an inventory of liaison roles within and beyond Core
- Require Core liaisons across ALA to give a report to the Board regularly
- Advise on procedural questions as they arise
Expected Time Commitment
- Monthly, 1-hour virtual meetings
- Light work between meetings to review documents and consider issues
- Infrequent asynchronous discussions to advise on urgent issues
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- Interest in organizational structures ("organizational development")
- Writing or editing experience
- Familiarity and/or interest in researching parliamentary procedure and best practices
