ALIA Governance Standing Committee
Membership
Michelle Brennand (chair), Sue Hutley, Helen Partridge, Derek Whitehead, Carol Newton-Smith.
Work Plan
Governance Standing Committee Work Plan
Terms of Reference
Board members and external representatives will normally be appointed for up to a two-year term. These members may not serve more than two consecutive terms and will be appointed following the May Board meeting.
Purpose
To advise the Board of Directors on strategies for the key priority area of governance.
Scope
- Review issues that would improve ALIA's governance and recommend appropriate changes to the constitution and by-laws (including any issues such as consultation and communication);
- Undertake the annual Board self-assessment exercise.
- Review ALIA's committees and committee structure;
- Review and make recommendations on improving the board-readiness of ALIA members.
Relevant Objects
- To encourage people to contribute to the improvement of library and information services through support and membership of the Association.
Membership
The Standing Committee will comprise a Director to act as chairperson, one other Board member, the Executive Director and up to two external representatives.
Terms of Office
Board members and external representatives will normally be appointed for up to a two-year term. These 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 Standing Committee shall also report to the ALIA membership utilising inCite and e-lists as appropriate.
Review
The Standing Committee shall be subject to the review requirements of the ALIA Board of Directors at least once every two years, with the option of a special review of the terms of reference by September 2007.
Secretariat
ALIA National Office will provide secretariat support.
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