Hello, SUNYLA!
It's that time again - the Nomination Committee is seeking nominations for 1st Vice President/President-Elect, 2nd Vice President/Conference Chair, and Treasurer. Any member current with their dues is eligible to run for a position. Please let me know by emailing jonesw@geneseo.edu if you are interested in running for any of these positions or please encourage your colleagues who are looking to expand their leadership endeavors. Elections are typically in April and will be held by electronic ballot.
The position terms are:
1st Vice President/President-Elect:
The 1st VP serves a 3-year term. The first year of the term they serve as 1st VP and are responsible for coordinating delegates, chairing the Nomination Committee, and helping the President as needed. The second year of the term they assume the position of President and see to the running of SUNYLA and serve as the liaison to the SUNY Council of Library Directors. The final year of the term they serve as Past-President and advise the President as needed.
2nd Vice President (Conference Chair):
The 2nd VP serves a 1-year term and is responsible for organizing the next SUNYLA conference (2020) including overseeing the various committees. The 2nd VP will serve as a liaison between the conference library and SUNYLA.
Treasurer:
The Treasurer serves for two years, and may be re-elected. The Treasurer receives, records, holds, and distributes all monies of the Association in accordance with Policy on the Expenditure of Association Funds; maintains a record of paid members and forwards names of Delegates to the Membership Committee Chairperson; prepares a written annual statement of accounts for Membership; and makes recommendations to the Council for changes in procedures, spending limits, and policies.
More information on each of these positions can be found at:
http://sunyla.org/a-manual-of-duties-and-responsibilities/Thank you,
Bill Jones
