Nominating Committee
Description: The Nominating Committee is charged with selecting individuals to fill upcoming vacancies on the ALA Board of Directors and Chapter Resource Team. This includes:
- 2023–2024 ALA President-Elect
- Directors
- Chapter Resource Team Members
This committee will also identify alternates for each role should the need arise.
Term: 2 years, non-renewable
In-Person Meetings/Expectations: Committee members are responsible for reviewing volunteer applications, conducting due diligence calls and actively participating in a face-to-face meeting scheduled for November 12-15, 2022, in Chicago, as well as any necessary conference calls leading up to that meeting. The work of this committee will begin in late September and culminate with the meeting in November.
Ideal committee members will possess the following traits:
- The ability to provide thoughtful input/feedback in a timely respectful manner
- Exceptional interviewing, communication and due diligence skills
- The ability to remain focused, objective and supportive while building consensus
- A basic understanding of ALA’s governance structure
- Respect for the importance of confidentiality throughout the process
Committee members will also be required to familiarize themselves with various ALA policies and procedures as well as position descriptions for the roles. Service on the committee is open to any ALA member.
Eligibility: Except for the currently seated President, President-Elect and Immediate Past President, committee members cannot be currently serving on the Board of Directors or the Chapter Resource Team, nor can they be considered candidates for President-Elect, the Board of Directors or Chapter Resource Team positions during their term on the committee. Except for the currently seated President, President-Elect and Immediate Past President, committee members shall not have served on the Board of Directors during the four years prior to appointment to the committee.
Call for volunteers: July
Selections made: September
ALA Headquarters Liaison: Nicole Larson, CAE