ALIA Membership and Awards Standing Committee
Membership
Kate Watson
(Chair), Derek Whitehead, Jan Richards, Sue Hutley, Mrs Trish D'Arcy, Ms Janetta Mascilongo.
Work Plan
Membership and Awards Standing Committee Work Plan
Terms of Reference
Purpose
To advise the Board of Directors on strategies for the key priority areas of membership and awards.
Scope
- Retention and recruitment of institutional and personal members.
- Engagement and participation of members.
- Recognition of the achievements of members through the Association's awards.
Relevant Objects:
- To ensure the high standard of personnel engaged in information provision and foster their professional interests and aspirations;
- To encourage people to contribute to the improvement of library and information services through support and membership of the Association.
Membership
The committee will comprise a Director to act as chairperson, one other Board member and the Executive Director and at least two external representatives.
Terms of Office
Board members and external representatives will normally be appointed for up to two years. Members may not serve more than two consecutive terms and will be appointed following the May Board meeting.
Communication
The Standing Committee will meet at least four times per year. The Standing Committee shall meet electronically, via teleconference or face to face as required.
The Standing Committee Chair will report to each Board Meeting on the work of the Standing Committee. The Standing Committee may refer matters of interest or concern to the Board of Directors for consideration. The chair retains authority for determining if an issue comes under the scope of the Standing Committee and can recommend another committee, group or Board of Directors take responsibility for the issue.
The Standing Committee shall also report to the ALIA membership utilising inCite, and e-lists as appropriate.
The Standing Committee shall also liaise with other groups and committees including the National Awards Panel.
Review
The Standing Committee shall be subject to the review requirements of the ALIA Board of Directors at least once every two years.
Secretariat
ALIA National Office will provide secretariat support. ALIA National Office staff supporting this Standing Committee will be the Manager, member services and groups liaison (Secretary) and the Manager, events.
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