NOMINATING COMMITTEE
JOB DESCRIPTION AND GUIDELINES
DATE: August 7, 2000
NAME: Bruce Newell, Editor
TITLE:
VISION:
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the nominating committee is to
recommend a quality slate of candidates for MLA offices, and to provide an
opportunity for the widest possible involvement in Association affairs for its
members.
GOALS:
- Present a slate of candidates to the members in accord with Association
by-laws and procedures.
- Fill the slate with qualified candidates, who will bring their skills,
energy, and wisdom to the Association's affairs.
- Enlist a mix of experienced and new MLA members to run for office.
- Involve the widest possible cross section of MLA members in the
Association's business.
- Balance participation geographically and by library-type.
OBJECTIVES:
- Create a form for nominations and begin soliciting nominations at the
beginning of the Association's fiscal year.
- Involve entire committee in the nominating process (note to self).
- By February 1, 2001, complete the slate, including a biographical sketch
and statement from each candidate should be included in the conference
pre-registration mailing.
- Schedule, coordinate and host a time at one or more annual conference
general sessions at which each candidate may be introduced and make a short
statement.
- Balance slate of candidates to represent a diverse geographical mix of
Montana.
- Balance slate of candidates to include 'old hands' and librarians and
trustees with less Association experience.
TIMELINE:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
COMMITTEE ROSTER:
Bruce Newell, Chair
Lyn McKinney (SLMD)
Melissa Nicoud (ASLD)
Donna Worth (PLD)
BUDGET:
HISTORY:
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