A section represents a type of library or field of activity clearly distinct form that of other sections. Sections may be organized by application, signed by 100 voting members of the Association, and approved by the Executive Board. Sections have their own budgets. They receive $5 from each NCLA member who joins the section, and may charge fees for events and programs. Sections often have their own committees for programming and other activities.
A round table represents a field of librarianship not within the scope of any single section. Round tables may be organized in the same way as sections are organized. Round tables have their budgets. The receive $5 from each NCLA member who joins the section, and may charge fees for events and programs. Round tables often have their own program committees and activities.
There is no difference between a Section and a Round Table concerning the rights and privileges of NCLA.
Sections and round tables may be organized upon petition of 100 members of the Association.
Membership in NCLA includes membership in one section or round table. Additional sections/round tables may be joined upon payment of an additional fee.
Sections and round tables may be discontinued by the NCLA Executive Board when in its opinion the usefulness of that section or round table has ceased. For active sections and round tables, a majority vote of the members is required prior to the Executive Board’s action.
Each section/round table elects officers (chair, chair-elect, secretary, etc.) to serve for one term, or the officers may be appointed by the President.
Each section/round table may adopt its own bylaws, which are not to conflict with Constitution and Bylaws of NCLA.
Funds are allocated for sections and round tables in the Association budget and are available from the Treasurer.
Sections and round tables may charge fees for their own purposes.
All monies are to be channeled through the NCLA Treasurer.
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be Business Librarianship in North Carolina (BLINC), a section of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be (a) to unite members of the North Carolina Library Association interested in business reference services and business collection development, (b) to encourage participation in business librarianship, (c) to provide an opportunity for education, training, and exchange of information in business librarianship, and (d) to seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article III - Members
Members of the North Carolina Library Association who state a preference for this Section at the time of payment of dues shall become members.
Article IV - Officers
Section l. The officers of this organization shall be: Chair, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, and a Secretary-Treasurer.
Section 2. They shall be elected biennially and shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties.
Article V - Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and the immediate past Chair. The Executive Committee has general supervision of the affairs of the Section and shall have the power to act for the Section on administrative business. The Executive Committee will appoint the Section’s representative to the Editorial Board of North Carolina Libraries. A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of a majority of the Executive Committee, including the Chair or a designated substitute. The Executive Committee shall meet at least twice a year.
Article VI - Meetings
Section 1. The regular meeting shall be held as a Section meeting of the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the Chair, the Executive Committee, or upon written request, signed by 15 members and delivered to the Executive Committee of the Section.
Section 3. A quorum for the transaction of business of this Section shall consist of 25 percent of the membership of the Section.
Article VII - Elections
Section 1. The Chair shall appoint a Committee on Nominations who will present a slate of candidates for each elective office, consent being secured form the nominees. Any member or members of the Section may present a candidate or candidates for the elective offices of this Section provided (1) that they notify the Chair of the Section of such action in writing, (2) that the notification be signed by 10 members of this Section, (3) that the consent of the nominees has been secured and so indicated on the notification, (4) the nominating petition be received by the Chair 10 weeks prior to the meeting for inclusion in the mail ballot.
Section 2. A mail ballot will be sent to all members at least six weeks prior to the NCLA biennial conference. The return deadline shall be two weeks prior to the biennial conference. A majority of returned ballots shall constitute an election
Article VIII – Special Duties of the Officers
Section 1. The Chair shall serve as Chair of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall, with the Executive Committee, appoint such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Section.
Section 2. The Chair of the Section shall serve as ex officio member on all committees with the exception of the nominating committee.
Section 3. The Vice Chair/Chair-Elect shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chair in the event of absence, death, disability or resignation. The Vice Chair/Chair-Elect shall serve as Chair during the two years following the term as Chair-Elect.
Section 4. New committees may be created and old committees discontinued by the Executive Committee provided that such action is not contrary to the wishes of the membership of this Section as expressed at the most recent meeting of the Section.
Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties normally accepted for such office.
Section 6. In the event of death, disability, or resignation of any member of the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee shall fill such a vacancy or vacancies by the appointment of member to fill the unexpired term. Absence from three consecutive meetings of any member of the Executive Committee shall be considered as a resignation from the Executive Committee.
Articles IX - Committees
Section 1. Committees may be created and old committees discontinued by the Executive Committee provided that such action is not contrary to the wishes of the membership of this Section as expressed at the most recent meeting of the Section.
Section 2. All committees shall be composed of members in good standing of NCLA/BLINC. They shall serve until their successors have taken office or until the committee is dissolved
Section 3. Chairpersons of the standing committees shall be appointed for two-year terms by the Chairperson unless otherwise directed. Standing committees of the Section shall be appointed for two years by the Chair in consultation with the committee chairpersons.
Chairpersons may be appointed only with the approval of the Executive Committee.
Section 4. Special or ad hoc committees shall be created by the Chair as needed or upon the request of the Executive Committee. Unless otherwise directed, the Chair shall appoint the chairperson of each special or ad hoc committee, and in consultation with the Executive Committee shall appoint the members of each committee. Special or ad hoc committees shall exist for two years. Special or ad hoc committees may continue if approved by the Executive Committee.
Section 5. Committee shall maintain records of their proceedings and shall report on their activities at the biennial meeting and at such other times as they may be directed to do so by the Chair.
Article X – Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. The rules contained in latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the Section in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any standing rules of order the Section may adopt.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article XI – Amendments
These rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of the Section. They may also be amended by a mail ballot, provided that (1) the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by 15 members of the Section, (2) the total number of returned ballots be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Section, and (3) two-thirds of the mailed ballots returned shall be in the affirmative.
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the College and University Section of the North Carolina Library Association and the North Carolina Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries, hereafter referred to as the Section/Chapter.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To unite North Carolina college and university librarians.
Section 2. To provide opportunities for discussion and activities which will further professional growth;
Section 3. To promote and develop improved library service; and
Section 4. To seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association and the Association of College and Research Libraries.
Article III – Relationship to the Association of College and Research Libraries
This organization is an affiliate of the Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association. It is subject to Article IV (Chapters) of the ACRL Constitution and Bylaws as stated in Guidelines for ACRL Chapter approved by the ACRL Board of Directors, January 1975 and updated January 1979.
Article IV - Members
Any person or institution that is a member of the North Carolina Library Association may, at the time of payment of NCLA dues, become a member by stating a preference for this Section/Chapter.
Article V - Officers
The officers of this organization shall be: Chair, Chair-Elect, who shall serve as Vice-Chair, a Secretary-Treasurer, and two Directors. The Chair and the Chair-Elect shall be members in good standing of the Association of College and
Research Libraries. The Chair-Elect, the Secretary-Treasurer, and the two Directors shall be elected at the regular biennial meetings and shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties.
Article VI - Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, the immediate past Chair, the two Directors, and the North Carolina Libraries Editorial Board representative (appointed at the beginning of each biennium by the Executive Committee in consultation with the editor of North Carolina Libraries). The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Section/Chapter and shall have the power to act for the Section/Chapter in the intervals between biennial meetings. Such administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the regular biennial meetings.
Article VII – Interest Groups
Interest groups may be established to the Section's Chair and with the approval of the Executive Committee of the Section. Such application must be supported by the signatures of at 10 members of the Section. The interest group must represent an area related to the activities of colleges and universities. The Chair of each interest group must be a member of the College and University Section The Chair shall be appointed by the Executive Committee and shall become a non-voting members of the Executive Committee of the Section. The Chair of the interest group may appoint committees to assist with activities.
Each interest group is expected to be self-supporting. However, seed monies for programs may be granted upon application to the Executive Committee of the Section. No commitment of NCLA or Section funds shall be made without prior Executive Committee approval. Each interest group shall submit a written report of its work during the biennium to the Chair of the Executive Committee 30 days prior to the NCLA biennial meeting. A report of the group's activities will be made at the biennial meeting. Either the Executive Committee of the Section, or the interest group may discontinue affiliation with the Section whenever either one determines that such action is appropriate.
Article VIII - Meetings
Section 1. The regular meeting shall be held as a section meeting of the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association.
Section 2. A quorum for the Transaction of the business of this Section/Chapter shall consist of 25 percent of the membership of the Section/Chapter.
Section 3. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the Chair, the Executive Committee, or upon written request, signed by 15 members and delivered to the Executive Board of the Association.
Section 4. The Executive Committee shall set the fee for individuals attending Section/Chapter-sponsored workshops. Participation is not limited to Section/Chapter members; however, non-members may be charged higher fee.
Article IX - Elections
Section 1. The Chair shall appoint a Committee on Nominations who will present the name of one candidate for each elective office, consent being secured from the nominees. Any member or members of the Section/Chapter may present a candidate or candidates for the elective offices of the Section provided that (1) that they notify the Chair of the Section/Chapter of such action, in writing, (2) that the notification be signed by 10 members of the Section/Chapter, (3) the consent of the nominee or nominees has been secured and so indicated on the notification, and (4) in the case of nominees for Chair and Chair-Elect, the requirement of membership in ACRL has been satisfied.
Section 2. A majority vote of those attending a regular meeting shall constitute election.
Article X – Special Duties of Officers
Section 1. The Chair shall, with Executive Committee, appoint such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Section/Chapter.
Section 2. The Chair of the Section/Chapter shall serve as an ex officio member on all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee. The Chair shall also serve as Chair of the Executive Committee. The Chair, or a designee selected from the Executive Committee, shall represent the Section/Chapter at appropriate ACRL meetings and functions.
Section 3. The North Carolina Libraries Editorial Board representative shall be responsible for placement of all Section/Chapter announcements and reports on activities in North Carolina Libraries and Tar Heel Libraries as well as in ACRL publications (specifically College and Research Libraries News).
Section 4. New Committees may be created and old committees discontinues by the Executive Committee provided that such action is not contrary to the wishes of the membership of this Section/Chapter as expressed at the most recent meeting of the Section/Chapter.
Section 5. The Chair-Elect shall be elected to office, and shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chair in the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of the Chair. The Chair-Elect shall serve as Chair during the two years following a term as Chair-Elect unless the Chair-Elect has served more than one year of the unexpired term of the Chair. In the event that the Chair-Elect shall be elected at the next biennial meeting.
Section 6. In the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of both the Chair and the Chair-Elect during the interval between the biennial meetings, the President of the North Carolina Library Association shall appoint a Chair. In such case, the office of Chair-Elect shall remain vacant. In the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of other member of the Executive Committee during the interval between biennial meetings, the Committee shall fill these vacancies by appointment from the membership. Such appointment or appointments shall remain in force until the next regular meeting of the Section/Chapter.
Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties normally accepted for such office.
Article IX – Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association or the Guidelines for ACRL Chapters approved by the ACRL Board of Directors, January 1975 and updated January 1979.
Article X - Amendments
These rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the Bylaws of the Section/Chapter; or by a mail ballot, provided that (1) the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by 15 members of the Section/Chapter; (2) the total number of returned ballots be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Section/Chapter; and (3) two-thirds of the mailed ballots returned shall be in the affirmative.
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Community and Junior College Libraries Section of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To unite North Carolina Library Association members interested in community and junior college libraries;
Section 2. To provide an opportunity for discussion and activity; and
Section 3. To seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article III. Members
North Carolina Library Association members may state a preference for this Section at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members.
Article IV - Officers
The officers of this organization shall be: Chairperson, Chairperson-Elect, who shall serve as Vice-Chairperson; Secretary-Treasurer; and two Directors. The Section editor is an ex officio member of the board. The Chairperson-Elect, the Secretary-Treasurer and the two Directors shall be elected at the regular biennial meetings and shall serve a two-year, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties. The Section editor is appointed by the Chairperson for each biennium.
Article V - Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary-Treasurer, the immediate past Chairperson, the two Directors, and the Section editor. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Section and shall have the power to act for the Section on administrative business of the Section in the intervals between biennial meetings. Such administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the regular biennial meetings.
Article VI - Meetings
Section 1. The regular meeting shall be held as a section meeting of the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association
Section 2. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the Chairperson, the Executive Committee, or upon written request, signed by 15 members and delivered to the Executive Board of the Association.
Section 3. A quorum for the transaction of the business of the Section shall consist of 25 percent of the membership of the Section.
Article VII - Elections
Section 1. The Chairperson shall appoint a Committee on Nominations which will present the name of one candidate for each elective office, consent being secured from the nominees. Any member or members of the Section may present a candidate or candidates for the elective offices of the Section provided (a) that they notify the Chairperson of the Section of such action, in writing, (b) that the notification be signed by 10 members of the Section, (c) that the consent of the nominee or nominees has been secured and so indicated on the notification.
Section 2. A majority vote of those attending a regular meeting shall constitute election.
Article VIII – Special Duties of Officers
Section 1. The Chairperson shall, with the Executive Committee, appoint such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Community and Junior College Libraries Section.
Section 2. The Chairperson of the Community and Junior College Section shall serve as an ex officio member of all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee. The Chairperson shall also serve as Chairperson of the Executive Committee.
Section 3. New committee may be created and old committees discontinued by the Executive Committee provided that such action is not contrary to the wishes of the membership of this Section as expressed at the most recent meeting of the Section.
Section 4. The Chairperson-Elect shall be elected to office, and in the event of absence, death or disability of the Chairperson, shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chairperson. He or she shall serve as Chairperson during the two years following the term as Chairperson-Elect.
Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties normally accepted for such office.
Section 6. In the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of the Chairperson and the Chairperson-Elect during the interval between the biennial meeting, the Executive Committee shall fill such vacancy or vacancies by the appointment of a member or members of that Committee. Such appointment or appointments shall remain in force until the next regular meeting of the section.
Article IX – Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article X - Amendments
These rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of this Section; or by a mail ballot, provided that (1) the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by 15 members of the section; (2) the total number of returned ballots be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Section; and (3) two-thirds of the mailed ballots returned shall be in the affirmative.
Constitution and Bylaws
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Government Resources Section of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE II. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Government Resources Section of the North Carolina Library Association shall be
1. to promote state-wide cooperation among library employees working with all types of government documents
2. to provide opportunities for continuing education and idea sharing
3. to support all levels of government in making their public documents readily available to all types of libraries, and
4. to seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
Members of the North Carolina Library Association who state a preference for this Section at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members.
ARTICLE IV. ORGANIZATION
1. The election of officers for the Government Resources Section of the North Carolina Library Association shall be the first order of business at the annual meeting.
2. The elected officers of this Section shall be Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, who shall serve as Chairperson-Elect; and Secretary/Treasurer.
3. Duties of Officers:
a. Chairperson.
The Chairperson shall serve two years and preside over annual meetings of the Section, and over meetings of the Executive Committee.
The Chairperson shall appoint necessary committees and coordinate their activities.
The Chairperson can serve as an ex officio member on all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee.
The Chairperson shall serve as Chairperson of the Executive Committee.
b. Vice-Chairperson and Chairperson Elect.
The Vice-Chairperson and Chairperson-Elect shall serve two years.
The Vice-Chairperson shall serve as the Program Committee Chairperson.
c. Secretary/Treasurer
The Secretary/treasurer shall serve for two years.
The Secretary/Treasurer will keep the minutes of the organization and of the Executive Committee and be responsible for maintaining a brief record of finances.
Registration fees for workshops and meetings shall be directed through the Secretary/Treasurer to the North Carolina Library Association Treasurer. Payment of expenses shall be handled similarly.
d. Vacancies
An office is considered vacant in the event of absence, death, disability, or resignation of the incumbent.
In case of vacancy in the Office of Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson assumes the responsibilities of the office for the unexpired term and continues the program-planning work of the Vice-Chairperson until a new Vice-Chairperson has been appointed.
The Executive Committee then appoints a member to fill the unexpired term of the Vice-Chairperson and the subsequent term of Chairperson.
The Executive Committee appoints members to serve the unexpired term of any other office or position.
4. Committees
a. All committees shall be composed of members in good standing of the organization, who shall serve until their successors have been appointed, or until the committee is dissolved.
b. Special Committees, including but not limited to: Membership, Nominating, Website, shall be appointed by the Chairperson, as needed, or upon request of the Executive Committee.
The Chairperson shall appoint Special Committee Chairpersons while committee members are to be appointed by the respective Committee Chairperson.
c. Program and Executive are Standing Committees.
The Program Committee plans programs for the two year term of the Vice-Chairperson.
The Executive Committee shall consist of the elected officers, the immediate past Chairperson, the Web Manager, the Federal Regional Depository Librarian and the State Documents Clearinghouse Coordinator, if they are not already elected officials.
ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
1. The Government Resources Section of the North Carolina Library Association will meet at least annually at a time and place set by the Program Committee.
2. The Executive Committee shall meet at least once a year. Additional meetings, for any subset of the Section, or the Section as a whole may be called as necessary by the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE VI. ELECTIONS
1. Any member or members of the Section may present candidate or candidates for the elective offices of this Section provided (a) that they notify the Chairperson of the Section, and (b) that consent of the nominee has been secured and so indicated in the conversation with and/or in the writing to the Chairperson of the Section.
2. A majority vote of those attending an annual meeting shall constitute election.
ARTICLE VII. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY/SECTION GUIDELINES
1. Parliamentary authority for this Section shall be Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition.
2. Any officer, and/or member(s) of the Executive Committee may take notice of and follow any of the Section Guidelines, as appropriate. The Section Guidelines are the collected information, either in a tangible notebook and/or on the Section website, passed on from incumbent to incoming officer.
ARTICLE VIII. AMENDMENTS
1. Amendments to these bylaws may be proposed in writing by any member of the organization.
2. Proposals shall be sent to the Executive Committee for consideration and approval. The Executive Committee will seek the necessary North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) Executive Board approval.
3. Notice of the proposed revision must be sent to members at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting.
4. A majority vote of the Section members either attending and voting at the annual meeting or submitting proxy votes in advance of the annual meeting to any member of the Executive Committee is required for passage of the revision.
Adopted October 13, 1989; revised July 1995, November 2004 and October 2007.
Bylaws
Artilce I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Library Administration and Management Section (LAMS) of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article II – Mission and Objectives
The Library Administration and Management Section provides an organizational framework for improving the practice of administration in libraries and for identifying and fostering administrative skill. Areas of interest may include organizational structure, financial administration, personnel management and training, buildings and equipment, public relations, and relations with governing bodies. The Library Administration and Management Section meets this responsibility by aiding the professional development of personnel interested in administration and management and by planning and developing programs, study and research in library administration and management problems.
Article III - Membership
Members of the North Carolina Library Association who state a preference for this Section at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members.
Article IV - Officers
The officers of this organization shall be: Chair, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Sectary/Treasurer, and three Directors-At-Large. The officers and directors shall be elected by mail ballot prior to the biennial meeting and shall serve for a two-year term commencing with the adjournment of the regular biennial meeting following their election.
Article V – Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, the immediate past Chair, the three Directors-At-Large, committee chairs, plus a representative from each interest group. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the section and shall have the power to act for the Section on administrative business of the Section in the intervals between biennial meetings. Such administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the regular biennial meetings. This group is responsible for all programming.
ArticleVI – Terms and Duties of Officers
Section 1. The Chair shall, with the Executive Committee, appoint such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Library Administration and Management Section.
Section 2. The Chair of the Library Administration and management Section shall serve as an ex officio member on all committees with the exception of the Nominating and Elections Committee. The Chair shall also serve as Chair of the Executive Committee.
Section 3. The Chair shall preside over all meetings.
Section 4. The Chair shall submit a biennial report to the NCLA Executive Board and membership of LAMS.
Section 5. The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chair in the absence or resignation of the Chair.
Section 6. The Vice-Chair, with the assistance of the Executive Committee, shall be in charge of membership.
Section 7. The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep the minutes of the section and maintain financial affairs of the section as needed.
Section 8. In the event of absence or resignation of any elected officer during the interval between the biennial meetings, the Executive Committee shall fill such vacancy or vacancies by the appointment of a member or members of that committee. Such appointment or appointments shall remain in force until the next regular election of the Section.
Article VII - Elections
Section 1. The Chair shall appoint a Committee on Nominations and the Election Committee will present for each elective office the name of one candidate who has given consent to serve if elected. In addition, any member or members of the Section may present a candidate or candidates for the elective officers of the Section provide] (1) that they notify the Chair of such action, in writing, (2) that the notification be signed by ten members of this Section, and (3) that the consent of the nominee or nominees has been secured and indicated on the notification.
2.Section 2. A slate of candidates and ballot shall be mailed to the membership prior to the biennial conference.
3.Section 3. The candidate with the greatest number of votes for each office shall be elected. The results shall be announced at the regular biennial meeting.
Section 4. Article VII election will become effective at the time of the election of the 2003-2005 officers.
Article VIII - Meetings
Section 1. The regular meeting shall be held as a section meeting of the biennial conference of the North Carolina Library Association.
Section 2. Special business meetings may be called at the direction of the Chair or the Executive Committee.
Section 3. A quorum for the transaction of the business of this Section shall consist of those members attending the meeting.
Section 4. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 5. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article IX - Finances
The Executive Committee shall review and approve the budget and fees for all section activities.
Article X – Interest Groups
Section 1. The Section shall sponsor interest groups on a continuing basis.
Section 2. Each interest group shall represent an aspect of library administration and/or management.
Section 3. Interest groups of the Section may be organized upon application to the Chair of NCLA/LAMS, the application to be signed by ten members of NCLA/LAMS, with approval to be by the Executive Committee of the Section.
Section 4. Officers of each interest group must be members of NCLA/LAMS. The head of each interest group shall be named by the membership of that interest group and shall become a voting member of the Executive Committee of the Section.
Section 5. Each interest group is expected to be self-supporting. However, seed monies for programs and projects may be granted upon application to the Executive Committee of the Section. No commitment of NCLA/LAMS funds shall be made without prior Executive Committee approval.
Section 6. Each interest group shall submit a written report of its work during the biennium to the Executive Committee 30 days prior to the NCLA biennial meeting.
Section 7. Either the Executive Committee of the Section, of the interest group itself may discontinue affiliation of the interest group with the Section whenever either one determines that such action is appropriate.
Article XI - Affiliations
The section shall be a charter member of the American Library Association Council of LAMA Affiliates. The Section chair shall normally serve as the voting representative to the council but may designate another Section member to serve as the voting representative.
Article XII - Amendments
Proposed amendments to the bylaws will be mailed to the membership concurrent with the election process. The amendments must receive the approval of the members voting.
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the North Carolina Association of School Librarians, a section of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be
Section 1. To unite in this group North Carolina Library Association members interested in school libraries;
Section 2. To provide an opportunity for discussion and activity; and
Section 3. To seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article III - Members
Members of the North Carolina Library Association who state a preference for this Section at the time of payment of Association dues shall become members.
Article IV - Officers
The officers of this Section shall be a Chair, a Chair-Elect who shall serve as Vice-Chair, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and four Directors.
Article V – Executive Committee
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, the four Directors, and immediate past Chair. An appointed member of Media and Technology services of the state Department of Public Instruction, the Section editor of North Carolina Libraries, the delegate to the American Association of School Librarians Affiliate Assembly, and the Editor(s) of the NCASL Bulletin shall serve as voting members.
Section 2. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Section and shall have the power to act on administrative business of the Section in the intervals between regular meetings. Such administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the next regular meeting.
Section 3. A quorum shall consist of six members of the executive Committee.
Article VI - Meetings
Section 1. The regular meeting shall be held as a Section meeting of the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association and during the Work Conference of the Section.
Section 2. A special meeting may be called at the direction of the Chair or the Executive Committee. On written request signed by 15 members, the Executive Board of the North Carolina Library Association may direct the Secretary to call a special meeting of the Section.
Section 3. At least 30 days’ notice shall be given for special meeting, and only business mentioned in the call shall be transacted. 4.A quorum shall consist of 75 members of the Section.
Article VII - Elections
Section 1. Nominating Committee.
The Chair, with the approval of the Executive Committee, shall appoint a Nominating Committee, which shall include representatives of the various geographical areas in North Carolina, insofar as is practical. No member of the current Executive Committee may serve on the Nominating Committee.
Section 2 - Officers. The Nominating Committee shall present by November 1 of the year preceding the election the names of at least two candidates for each of the following offices: Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and two Directors, one at large and one based on geographical location. In case the Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect is unable to assume the Chair position, the Nominating Committee shall present the names of two candidates for the office of Chair. In all cases, the consent of the nominees shall be obtained.
Section 3. Delegate to the America Association of School Librarians Affiliate Assembly. The NCASL Delegate to the AASL Affiliate Assembly shall be elected for a two-year term. The names of two candidates shall be presented for this office.
Section 4 - Notification of Membership. The list of nominees and biographical information shall be published in North Carolina Libraries and the NCASL Bulletin.
Section 5 – Ballot. Any member wishing to be placed on the ballot for any office shall obtain a minimum of 50 signatures of NCASL members and submit them to the Chair by March 1st of the year of election. The Secretary will verify the 50 signatures and notify the member that (s)he will be placed on the ballot. A ballot containing spaces for further nominations shall be prepared by the Chair of the Nominating Committee and mailed by the Association to all voting members before May 1st prior to the Section meeting at the NCLA biennial convention.
Section 6 - Voting. Ballots shall be marked and returned to the Chair of the Nominating Committee within one month after they have been mailed out. The results will be published in the summer issue of North Carolina Libraries. Candidates receiving the majority of votes shall be declared elected and shall take office at the close of the biennial meeting. In case of a tie vote the successful candidate shall be determined by lot.
Article VIII – Special Duties of Officers
Section 1. The Chair, (a) with the advice of the Executive Committee shall appoint committees, including standing committees as outlined in Article IX, (b) shall serve as ex officio member of all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee, (c) shall serve as a delegate to the AASL Affiliate Assembly, (d) serve as chair of the Executive Committee.
Section 2. The Chair-Elect (a) shall serve as Chair of the program Committee of the Section for the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association and the work Conference, (b) shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair,
(c) upon to death or resignation of the chair assume the office of Chair for the remainder of the term, (d) shall serve as
Chair during the two years following his/her term as Chair-Elect.
Section 3. The Secretary shall perform the duties of such office, and shall be an ex officio member of the Membership Committee.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall perform the duties of such office, and shall be an ex officio member of the Budget Committee.
Section 5. In the event of the death, disability, or resignation of any member of the Executive Committee except Chair during the interval between the meetings of the Section, the Executive Committee shall fill such vacancy or vacancies by appointment. Such appointment or appointments shall remain in force until the next regular meeting of the Section.
Section 6. The Chair and the Delegate to the AASL Affiliate Assembly shall attend the Assembly, participate in agenda preparation, identify issues of mutual concern and benefit to the affiliate and to AASL, study proposed issues and be informed sufficiently either to participate in discussion or to raise pertinent questions, share information about AASL and the AASL Affiliate Assembly with affiliate leaders and members, seek support for AASL within the affiliate through membership recruitment and the development of resolutions, serve as liaisons to the affiliate through which AASL support could come as needed, assist in the development of regional programs, and serve on Affiliate Assembly committees when appointed by the Chair of the Affiliate Assembly.
Article IX - Committees
Section 1. The powers and duties of each committee shall be determined by the Executive Committee and defined in written form. One or more copies of the powers and duties of a committee shall be given to the chair of each committee at the beginning of his/her term.
Section 2. Standing Committees. The members of the standing committees shall be appointed for the North Carolina Library Association biennium. The standing committees shall include the following:
Section 3. Special Committees. Special committees may be established at any time by the Chair or by request of the membership with the approval of the Executive Committee. The life of a special committee shall be determined by the Chair with the approval of the Executive Committee.
Article X – Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article XI - Amendments
Section 1. These rules may be amended by the two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of the Section; or by a mail ballot, provided that (a) the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by 15 members of the membership of the Section, (b) two-thirds of the mail ballots returned shall be in the affirmative.
Section 2. Amendments are subject to the approval of the Executive Board of the North Carolina Library Association.
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Public Library Section of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To unite in this group North Carolina Library Association members interested in public libraries;
Section 2. To provide an opportunity for discussion and activity; and
Section 3. To seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article III - Members
Members of the North Carolina Library Association who state a preference for this Section at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members.
Article IV - Officers
Section 1. The officers of this organization shall be: Chairperson, Chair-Elect, who shall serve as Vice-Chair, a Secretary, and two Directors.
Section 2. The Chair-Elect, the Secretary and the two Directors shall be elected at the regular biennial meetings and shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties.
Section 3. The Chairperson shall, with the Executive Committee, appoint such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Public Library Section.
Section 4. The Chairperson shall serve as an ex- officio member on all committees with exception of the Nominating Committee. The Chairperson shall also serve as Chairperson of the Executive Committee and of the Planning Council.
Section 5. The Chair-Elect shall be elected to office, and shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chairperson in the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of the Chairperson. He shall also be responsible for the program the biennial meeting. He shall serve as Chairperson during the two years following his term as Chair-Elect.
Article V - Executive Committee
Section 6. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Secretary, immediate past Chairperson and Directors. In the intervals between Planning Council meetings, the Executive Committee shall act for the Section, excluding the allocation funds.
Section 7. In the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of the Chairperson and the Chair-Elect during the interval between the biennial meetings, the Executive Committee shall fill any vacancy or vacancies by the appointment of a member or members of that committee. Such appointment or appointments shall remain in force until the next regular meeting of the Section.
Article VI – Planning Council
Section 1. Purpose. The Planning Council shall have general supervision of the activities of the Section and shall have the power to act for the Section in the intervals between biennial meetings.
Section 2. Membership. Members of the Planning Council shall include the Executive Committee and the Chairperson and the Vice-Chair of all committees.
Section 3. Meetings. The Planning Council shall meet four times a year, or less or more frequently at the direction of the Executive Committee. A quorum to conduct business shall consist of a majority of the membership of the Council. Meetings of the Planning Council are open to all members of the Section. Members of the State Library staff are encouraged to attend all meetings of the Planning Council.
Article VII – Committee
Section 1. Committees may be created or discontinued by vote of the Planning Council.
Section 2. Committee membership is open to all members of the Section. Requests to serve on committees should be addressed to the Chairperson of the Section, with the final decision on membership on committees left to the Chairperson.
Section 3. All committees and their chairs and vice-chairs must be appointed by January 30 following the biennial conference.
Section 4. All committees are required to submit written reports at each regular meeting of the Planning Council. If a committee fails to submit a written report at three consecutive regular meetings of the Planning Council, the Council has the option of either abolishing the committee or changing its personnel.
Article VIII - Finances
Section 1. The regular meeting of the Public Library Section shall be held as a section meeting of the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the Chairperson, the Executive Committee, or upon written request, signed by 15 members and delivered to the Executive Board of the Association.
Section 3. A quorum for the transaction of the business of this Section shall consist of 25 percent of the membership of the Section.
Article X - Election
Section 1. The Chairperson shall appoint a committee on nominations who will present the name of one candidate for each elective office, consent being secured from the nominees. Any member or members of the Section may present a candidate or candidates for the elective offices of this Section provided (a) that they notify the Chairperson of the Section of such action, in writing; (b) that the notification be signed by 10 members of this Section; (c) that the consent of the nominee be secured and so indicated on the notification; and (d) that the notification be presented to the Chairperson prior to the beginning of the biennial conference.
Section 2. A majority vote of those attending a regular meeting shall constitute election.
Officers shall take office at the January meeting of the Planned Council following the biennial conference.
Article XI - Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 2. Noting in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article XII – Adoption and Amendments
These rules may be adopted or amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of this Section; or by a mail ballot, provided that (1) the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by 15 members of the Section; (2) the total number of returned ballots be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Section; and (3) two-thirds of the mailed ballots returned shall be in the affirmative.
Bylaws
Article 1 - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Reference and Adult Services Section of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To unite in this group North Carolina Library Association members interested in Reference and Adult Services;
Section 2. To provide an opportunity for discussion and activity; and
Section 3. To seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article III - Members
Members of the North Carolina Association who state a preference for this Section at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members.
Article IV – Officers and Directors
Section 1. The officers of this organization shall be: Chairperson, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect a Secretary-Treasurer, and six Directors, one each to represent the interests of college and university libraries, community college libraries, public libraries, and special libraries and two Directors elected at large form the Section’s membership. The Vice Chair/Chair-Elect and the Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected biennially and shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties. The six Directors shall serve for staggered terms of four years each, three to be elected in one biennium and three the next.
Article V – Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, the Vice Chair/Chair-Elect, the Secretary-Treasurer, the immediate past Chairperson, the six Directors, and the Section’s representative to the Editorial Board of North Carolina Libraries. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Section and shall have the power to act for the Section on administrative business. The Executive Board will appoint the Section’s representative to the Editorial Board of North Carolina Libraries. A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of a majority of the Executive Committee, including the Chairperson or a designated substitute. The Executive Committee shall meet at least twice a year.
Article VI - Meetings
Section 1. The regular meeting shall be held as a Section meeting of the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the Chairperson, the Executive Committee, or upon written request, signed by 15 members and delivered to the Executive Committee of the Section.
Section 3. A quorum for the transaction of the business of this Section shall consist of 25 percent of the membership of the Section.
Article VII - Elections
Section 1. The Chairperson shall appoint a Committee on Nominations who will present a slate of candidates for each elective office, consent being secured from the nominees. Any member or members of the Section may present a candidate or candidates for the elective offices of the Section provided (1) that they notify the Chairperson of the Section of such action in writing, (2) that the notification be signed by 10 members of this Section, (3) that the consent of the nominee or nominees has been secured and so indicated in the notification, (4) all nominees must be members of the Section.
Section 2. Ballots shall be mailed to Section members at least six weeks prior to the biennial NCLA conference. The return deadline shall be two weeks prior to the biennial conference. A majority of returned ballots shall constitute an election.
Article VIII – Special Duties of the Officers
Section 1. The Chairperson shall serve as Chairperson of the Executive Committee. The Chairperson shall, with the Executive Committee, appoint such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Reference and Adult Services Section.
Section 2. The Chairperson of the Reference and Adult Services Section shall serve as ex officio member on all committees with the exception of the nominating committee.
Section 3. The Vice Chair/Chair-Elect shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chairperson in the event of absence, death, disability or resignation. He shall serve as Chairperson during the two years following his term as Chair-Elect.
Section 4. New committees may be created and old committees discontinued by the Executive Committee provided that such action is not contrary to the wishes of the membership of this Section as expressed at the most recent meeting of the Section.
Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties normally accepted for such office.
Section 6. In the event of death, disability, or resignation of any member of the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee shall fill such a vacancy or vacancies by the appointment of a member to fill the unexpired term. Absence from three consecutive meetings of any member of the executive Committee shall be considered as a resignation from the Executive Committee.
Article IX – Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article X - Amendments
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of the Section; or by a mail ballot, provided that (1) the Executive Committee makes such a recommendation, or the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by 15 members of the Section; (2) the total number of returned ballots be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Section; and (3) two-thirds of the returned ballots shall be in the affirmative.
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Resources and Technical Services of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To unite North Carolina Library Association members interested in acquisitions, cataloging, classification, resources, collection development, preservation of library materials and related subjects in all types of libraries;
Section 2. To provide an opportunity for discussion and activity in resources and technical services areas; and
Section 3. To seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article III - Affiliations
Section 1. The Section shall be affiliated with the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services of the American Library Association through the Council of Regional Groups.
Article IV - Members
Any member of the North Carolina Library Association is eligible to join the Section.
Article V - Officers
Section 1. The officers of this organization shall be Chair, Chair-Elect, who shall serve as Vice-Chair, a Secretary-Treasurer, and two Directors.
Section 2. The officers shall serve for a two-year, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties.
Section 3. The term of office of all officers shall commence at the adjournment of the biennial meeting following their election, or if the biennial meeting cannot be held, upon their election.
Article VI – Executive Committee
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the Section, the head of each interest group affiliated with the Section, the Section editor for North Carolina Libraries, and the immediate past Chair of the Section. The immediate past Chair shall be a non-voting member.
Section 2. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Section and shall have the power on act on administrative business in the intervals between biennial meetings. Such administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the regular biennial meetings.
Section 3. In the event of death, disability, or resignation of any member of the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee may fill such a vacancy or vacancies by the appointment of a member of the Section to fill the unexpired term. Absence from three consecutive meetings by any member of the Executive Committee shall be considered as a resignation from the Executive Committee.
Section 4. A quorum consisting a simple majority shall be necessary to conduct business.
Article VIII - Elections
Section 1. At least 120 days prior to the biennial meeting of the Association, the Chair shall appoint a Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall name one candidate for each office to be filled and submit the slate to the RTSS Executive Committee at least 45 days prior to the biennial meeting. At least 30 days prior the biennial meeting, the Executive Committee shall distribute the slate to the membership. At the biennial meeting, any member of the Section may place in nomination a candidate or candidates for the elective offices or the Section. The consent of all nominees shall have been obtained. All nominees must be members of the Section.
Section 2. The election shall take place at the regular meeting and a majority vote of those attending shall constitute election.
Article IX – Duties of Officers
Section 1. The Chair shall
(a) preside at meetings and act as liaison with the another Carolina Library Association and the American Library Association,
(b) serve an ex officio member of all committees with exception of the Nominating Committee,
(c) with the Executive Committee, appoint all committees, including standing committees, and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Section,
(d) appoint the Section editor to North Carolina Libraries, and
(e) submit a biennial report to the Association and the Section membership.
Section 2. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect shall assume the duties of the Chair at all official meeting of the Section and Executive Committee. The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect shall assume the duties of the Chair should that office become vacant. He shall serve as Chair during the two years following his term as Chair-Elect.
Section 3. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties normally accepted for such office.
Section 4. The Directors shall perform such duties as are assigned by the Chair.
Article X – Duties of the Section Editor of North Carolina Libraries
The Section editor shall:
Section 1. Prepare and submit articles to North Carolina Libraries and to inform members of RTSS activities and programs;
Section 2. Advertise programs, grants and workshops of RTSS as directed by the Section; and
Section 3. Represent the Section in communications with the editor and editorial board of NCL, reporting such communications to the RTSS Executive Committee.
Article XI - Committees
Section 1. The powers and duties of each committee shall be determined by the Executive Committee.
Section 2. There shall be a standing committee for membership. Members of the standing committees shall be appointed for the Association biennium.
Section 3. Special committees may be established at any time (a) by the Chair of the Section, (b) by request from the membership with the approval of the Executive Committee. The life of a special committee shall be determined by the Chair with the approval of the Executive Committee.
Article XII – Interest Groups
Section 1. The Section shall sponsor interest groups on a continuing basis.
Section 2. Each interest group shall represent an aspect of resources or technical services.
Section 3. Interest groups of the Section may be organized upon application to the Chair of NCLA/RTSS, the application to be signed by 10 members of NCLA/RTSS, with approval to be by the Executive Committee of the Section.
(a) Officers of each interest group must be members of NCLA/RTSS. The head of each interest group shall be appointed by the Executive Committee and shall become a voting member of the Executive Committee of the Section.
(b) Each interest group is expected to be self-supporting. However, seed monies for programs and projects may be granted upon application to the Executive Committee of the Section. No commitment of NCLA/RTSS funds shall be made without prior Executive Committee approval.
(c) Each interest group shall submit a written report of its work during the biennium to the Chair of the Executive Committee 30 days prior to the NCLA biennium meeting.
(d) Either the Executive Committee of the Section, or the interest group may discontinue affiliation with the Section whenever either on determines that such action is appropriate.
Article XIII – Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article XIV - Amendments
Section 1. Additions or amendments may be proposed by the Executive Committee or by any group of 15 members.
Section 2. These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of this Section or by a mail ballot. A mail ballot may be used at the discretion of the Executive Committee or by written request of 15 members of the Section submitted to the Executive Committee. The total number of returned ballots shall be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Section, and two-thirds of the mail ballots returned shall be in the affirmative for the adoption of the amendment.
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Trustees, Friends, and Advocates Section of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To promote library service in general and especially in the development of libraries and library service throughout North Carolina;
Section 2. To provide library trustees, Friends, and advocates the opportunity of working together on problems important to all libraries in North Carolina as well as the local libraries on their duties and responsibilities;
Section 3. To stimulate the interest of trustees, Friends, and advocates in becoming better informed on their duties and responsibilities as effective policy makers and advocates for North Carolina libraries;
Section 4. To cooperate with and support the programs of the North Carolina Library Association and of the State Library of North Carolina and to help unify library action in the State;
Section 5. To provide an effective means of influencing support for and passage of adequate library legislation; and
Section 6. To promote complete use of library facilities and resources.
Article III - Membership
North Carolina Library Association members who are not currently employed in a library and who state a preference for this Section at the time of payment of the Association dues shall be eligible for membership.
Article IV - Officers
Section 1. The officers of this Section shall be: Chair, Chair-Elect, who serves as Vice-Chair, a Secretary, and two Directors appointed by the Chair. The Chair-Elect and the Secretary shall be elected at the regular biennial meetings and shall serve a two-year term or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties. The Directors are appointed by the Chair to serve during his term of office. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary, the immediate past Chair and two Directors. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the Section and shall have the power to act in the interval between biennial meetings.
Section 2. The Section shall elect one member who currently serves as a library trustee of a North Carolina public library to serve as “the chairman of the North Carolina Association of Library Trustees” and to thereby serve on the Public Library Certification Commission. A current member of the Executive Committee shall be eligible for this office if he currently serves as a library trustee of a North Carolina public library.
Article V - Affiliation
The officers of this Section shall work closely with the library consultants in the State Library of North Carolina.
Article VI - Meetings
Section 1. The regular meeting of this Section shall be held at the time and place of the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the Chair, the Executive Committee, or upon the written request, signed by 20 percent of the membership and delivered to the Executive Committee of the Section.
Section 3. A quorum for the transaction of the business of the Section shall consist of those members present.
Section 4. Notification of any meeting must be mailed to all members no later than 14 days prior to the date of the meeting.
ARTICLE VII. ELECTIONS
The Chair shall appoint a Nominating Committee of three persons. The Nominating Committee shall secure a nominee for each office to be filled at the regular meeting, secure the consent of the nominee in advance, and report its nominations at the meeting. A majority vote of those members attending a regular meeting shall constitute election.
Article VIII – Duties of Officers
Section 1. The Chair shall appoint such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Section.
Section 2. The Chair of the Section shall serve as ex officio member on all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee. The Chair shall serve as Chair of the Executive Committee.
Section 3. New committees may be created and old committees discontinued by the Executive Committee provided such action is not contrary to the wishes of the membership of the Section as expressed at the most recent meeting of the Section.
Section 4. The Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair) shall be elected to the office, and shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chair in the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of the Chair. He shall serve as Chair during the two years following his term as Chair-Elect.
Section 5. The Secretary shall perform all duties normally expected for such office.
Section 6. The Executive Committee shall fill any vacancy to an elective office or a committee during the interval between biennial meetings. Such appointments shall remain in force until the next regular meeting of this Section..
Article IX – Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Sectin 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article X - Amendments
Any of these bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed at any meeting of the Section by a two-thirds vote of the members present, provided that written or published notice of the time and place of the meeting and the proposed changes has been given to the members at least 30 days prior to the meeting.
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Youth Services Section of the North Carolina Library Association
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To bring together members of the North Carolina Library Association who are interested in promoting library and information services for children and whose organized discussions and actions will provide a broad base for leadership;
Section 2. To encourage research in this field of knowledge;
Section 3. To stimulate and to engage in the creation and exploration of informal sources and materials; and
Section 4. To help fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article III – Members
Members of the North Carolina Library Association who state a preference for this Section at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members.
Article IV – Officers
The officers of this organization shall be: Chair, Chair-Elect, who shall serve as Vice-Chair, a Secretary-Treasurer, and two Directors. The Chair-Elect, the Secretary-Treasurer and the two Directors shall be elected prior to the regular biennial meeting and shall assume duties immediately following this meeting. They shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are secured and have assumed their duties.
Article V – Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Directors, Chairs of Standing Committees, a Publications Editor, and the past Chair. The immediate past Chair shall be a non-voting member. Upon request of the Chair and with the approval of the Executive Committee, the State Youth
Services Consultant may be asked to serve as a non-voting member. The Executive Committee shall have the general supervision of affairs of the Section and shall have the power to act for the Section on administrative business of the Section in the intervals between biennial meetings. Such administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the regular biennial meetings.
Article VI – Meetings
Section 1. The regular meeting shall be held as a section meeting of the North Carolina Library Association.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the Chair, the Executive Committee, or upon written request, signed by 15 members and delivered to the Executive Committee of the Section.
Section 3. A quorum for the transaction of the business of this Section shall consist of 25 percent of the members of the Section.
Article VII – Elections
Section 1. The Chair shall appoint a Committee on Nominations who will present for each elective office the name of one candidate who has given consent to serve if elected. This slate of nominees shall be published in the Section newsletter at least four months prior to the biennial meeting. Any member or members of the Section may present a candidate or candidates for the elective offices of this Section provided that (1) they notify the Chair of the Section of such action, in writing, (2) the notification be signed by 10 members of this Section, (3) the consent of the nominee or nominees has been secured and so indicated on the notification, (4) nominating petition be received by the Chair 10 weeks prior to the biennial meeting for inclusion in the mailed ballot. A mail ballot will be sent to all members eight weeks prior to the regular biennial meeting. (5) Ballots will be mailed if and only if there is more than one candidate nominated for any given position. If there is only one candidate for a given position, no mail ballot will be sent and a vote taken by acclamation. If a mail ballot is required, it will be sent to all members eight weeks prior to the regular biennial meeting.
Section 2. A majority vote of the members responding within six weeks from the date the ballot is mailed shall constitute election.
Article VIII – Special Duties of Officers
Section 1. The Chair shall serve as Chair of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall, with the Executive Committee, appoint standing, special, and ad hoc committees and the Publications Editor and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Section. The Chair shall serve as an ex officio member of all committees with the exception of the Committee on Nominations.
Section 2. Special committees for specific purposes may be appointed by the Executive Committee at any time and shall function until their purposes have been fulfilled or until they are no longer necessary
Section 3. The Chair-Elect, serving also as Vice-Chair, as stated above, shall accept the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair. The Chair-Elect shall also serve as Program Chair. The Chair-Elect shall be elected to office, and shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chair in the event of death or resignation of the Chair. The Chair-Elect shall serve as Chair during the two years following the term as Chair-Elect. In the event that the Chair-Elect succeeds the Chair with more than one calendar year left in their elected terms of office, the Chair-Elect shall not serve as Chair in the following biennium.
Section 4. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties normally accepted for such office and serve as Chair of the Finance Committee.
Section 5. Under the following circumstances the Executive Committee shall secure from the Committee on Nominations the name of one candidate for each office who has given consent to serve if elected: (a) if a vacancy occurs in the Chair-Elect position due to the death, resignation or elevation of same to the Chair position; or, (b) in the event of the deaths or resignations of both the Chair and the Chair-Elect. Unless a regular meeting is scheduled within two months, a mail ballot will be sent to all current members. A majority vote of those members responding within six weeks from the date the ballot is mailed shall constitute election. If a vacancy occurs in the office of Secretary-Treasurer or Director, the Executive Committee shall appoint a replacement. Such appointments shall remain in force until the next regular meeting of the Section.
ARTICLE IX. COMMITTEES
Section 1. Standing committees shall be appointed by the officers of the Section for the biennium. Chairs of all standing committees shall serve with the elected officers to make up the Executive Committee. Standing committees shall be:
Membership Committee on Nominations
Finance (Chair: Secretary-Treasurer)
Bylaws
Newsletter Program (Chair: Chair-Elect)
North Carolina Book Award Committee (Chair: Chair-Elect)
All members of committees shall be members of the Youth Services Section.
Members shall not serve as Chair of more than one standing committee at a time.
Section 2. Special and ad hoc committees shall be created and discontinued by the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE X. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Section 1. Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of the Section or by mail ballot, provided that (1) the Executive Committee makes such recommendation, or the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by 15 members of the Section, (2) the total number of returned ballots be not less than 25 per cent of the membership of the Section, and (3) two-thirds of the returned ballots shall be in the affirmative.
What’s a round table?
A round table represents a field of librarianship not within the scope of any single section. Round tables may be organized in the same way as sections are organized. Round tables have their budgets. They receive $5 from each NCLA member who joins the section, and may charge fees for events and programs. Round tables often have their own committees for programming and other activities. There is no difference between a section and Round Table concerning rights and privileges of NCLA.
Bylaws
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Literacy Round Table of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To unite in this group North Carolina Library Association members who are interested in literacy issues in North Carolina libraries;
Section 2. To provide a forum for the discussion of literacy issues and concerns in librarianship and how these issues affect the profession as a whole;
Section 3. To provide for exchange of information among all components of the North Carolina Library Association with the goal of increasing understanding of current literacy issues;
Section 4. To give stimulus, support, and information to the Association and its various components in encouraging library policy and decision makers to be more aware of and responsive to these issues and concerns;
Section 5. To present programs and carry out other appropriate activities; to serve as a liaison for local and state literacy communities and organizations; to seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERS
Members of the North Carolina Library Association who state a preference for this Round Table at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members.
ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers of this organization shall be: Chair, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, a maximum of eight Directors, and the immediate Past Chair.
Section 2. The Vice-chair/Chair-elect, the Secretary/Treasurer, and the Directors shall be elected at the regular biennial meetings and shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties.
ARTICLE V. EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the officers.
Section 2. The Executive Board shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Literacy Round Table and shall have the power to act on administrative business of the Round Table in the intervals between biennial meetings. Such administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the regular biennial meetings. Ex-officio members may be appointed at the discretion of the Chair. They will be non-voting members.
ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS
The regular meeting of the full membership shall be held at the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the Chair, the Executive Board, or upon written request that is signed by 15 members and delivered to the Literacy Round Table Executive Board. A quorum for the transaction of the business of the Round Table shall be those members present plus one Executive Board member.
ARTICLE VII. ELECTIONS
Section 1. The Chair shall appoint a Nominating Committee. The Past Chair of the Literacy Round Table will serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will present the name of at least one candidate for each elective office, consent being secured from the nominees. Any member(s) of the Round Table may present a candidate(s) for the elective offices of this Round Table provided that they notify the Chair of the Nominating Committee of such action, in writing and that the consent of the nominee(s) has been secured and so indicated on the notification. A majority vote of those attending a regular meeting shall constitute election.
ARTICLE VIII. SPECIAL DUTIES OF OFFICERS
The Chair shall, with the Executive Board, appoint such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Literacy Round Table. The Chair of the Literacy Round Table shall serve as an ex officio member on all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee. The Chair of the Literacy Round Table shall also serve as the Chair of the Executive Board. The Chair of the Literacy Round Table is a member of the North Carolina Library Association Executive Board. New committees may be created and old committees discontinued by the Executive Board provided that such action is not contrary to the wishes of the membership as expressed at the most recent biennial meeting of the Literacy Round Table. The Chair-Elect shall be elected to office, and shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chair in the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of the Chair. She or he shall serve as Chair during the two years following her or his term as Chair-Elect. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties normally accepted for such office. In the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of any officer during the interval between biennial meetings, the Executive Board shall fill such vacancy or vacancies by the appointment of a member(s) to the office(s). Such appointment(s) shall remain in force until the next biennial election. The officers will assume their duties at the end of the biennial conference of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE IX. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of the Literacy Round Table or by an official ballot, paper or electronic. The process of such amendments shall be as follows: 1) The request for such action shall be submitted to the Executive Board in writing and signed by 15 members of the Literacy Round Table or at the request of the Executive Board. (2) The result of the elections is determined when the total number of returned ballots is not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Literacy Round Table and two-thirds of the official ballots returned are affirmative.
Bylaws
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this organization shall be the New Members Round Table, a round table of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To help individual members to orient themselves in the profession of librarianship;
Section 2. To encourage their membership and participation in professional organizations on national, state and local levels;
Section 3. To promote within its membership a greater feeling of responsibility for the development of library service and librarianship; and
Section 4. To promote libraries and library service in North Carolina.
Article III - Members
Individual membership shall be open and available to any member of the North Carolina Library Association who has been a North Carolina Library Association member for 10 or fewer years, and who states a preference for this Round Table at the time of payment of Association dues.
Article IV - Officers
Section 1. The officers of this organization shall be Chairperson, Chair-Elect, who shall serve as Vice-Chair, a Secretary-Treasurer, two Directors, and the NCLA member of the American Library Association, New Members Round Table Affiliated Council, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson, all of whom shall be members in good standing of the Round Table.
Section 2. The Chair-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and two Directors shall be elected prior to the biennial meeting and shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are elected.
Article V – Executive Board
Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the Chairperson, Chair-Elect,
Secretary-Treasurer, two Directors, ALA/NMRT Affiliates Council Representative, immediate past Chairperson, and the chairpersons of the standing committees. Each member of the Board shall nave on vote.
Section 2. The Executive Board shall exercise general supervision of the affairs of the Round Table and shall have the power to act on its administrative business in the intervals between biennial meetings. The Board shall be subject to the orders of the Round Table and none of its acts shall conflict with action taken by the Round Table.
Section 3. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Executive Board.
Section 4. The Executive Board may create and dissolve committees, provided such action is not contrary to the wishes of the membership as expressed at the most recent meeting of the Round Table.
Article VI - Committees
Section 1. All committees shall be composed of members in good standing of NCLA/NMRT. They shall serve until their successors have taken office, or until the committee is dissolved.
Section 2. Chairpersons of the standing committees shall be appointed for two-year terms by the Chairperson unless otherwise directed. Standing Committees of the Round Table members shall be appointed for two years by the NMRT Chairperson in consultation with the committee chairpersons. Chairpersons may be appointed only with the approval of the Executive Board.
Section 3. Standing committees shall be Conference Activities, Constitution and Bylaws, Nominating, Public Relations, Students to NCLA, and Workshops.
Section 4. Special committees shall be created by the Chairperson as needed or upon the request of the Executive Board. Unless otherwise directed, the Chairperson shall appoint the Chairperson of each special committee, and in consultation with the chairperson shall appoint the members of each committee. Special committees shall exist for two years. Special committees may continue if approved by the Executive Board.
Section 5. Committees shall maintain records of their proceedings and shall report on their activities at the biennial meeting, and at such other times as they may be directed to do so by the Chairperson.
Article VII - Meetings
Section 1. The regular meeting shall be held as a Round Table meeting during the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Association.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the Chairperson or the Executive Board, or upon written request signed by 15 members and mailed to the Executive Board. At least 30 days’ notice shall be given for special meetings, and only business mentioned in the call shall be transacted.
Section 3. A quorum shall consist of 25 percent of the membership.
Article VIII - Elections
Section 1. The Chairperson shall appoint a Nominating Committee; which will present the names of members in good standing as candidates for each elective officer, consent being secured from the nominees. A member(s) of the Round Table may present candidates(s) for the elective offices provided (1) that they notify the Chairperson of such action, in writing, (2) that the notification be signed by 10 members of the Round Table, and (3) that the consent of the nominee(s) has been secured and so indicated on the notification.
Section 2. Six weeks prior to the biennial meeting mail ballots will be sent by the Chairperson; to all members in good standing. All officers shall be elected by a majority vote of all returned ballots. The results shall be announced at the next biennial meeting. Their term of office shall begin at the close of that meeting.
Section 3. Should the office of Chair-Elect become vacant for any reason, the Executive Board shall issue a mail ballot to the membership to fill the position, nominees having been secured and presented as prescribed in Section 1. Write-in nominations shall be in order on the mailed ballots. Vacancies in the office of Secretary-Treasurer shall be filled by the appointment of the Executive Board.
Article IX – Duties of Officers
Section 1. The Chairperson shall, with the Executive Board, appoint and dissolve such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Round Table; serve as ex officio member on all committees except the Nominating Committee, and chair the Executive Board; represent the Round Table at meeting of the North Carolina Library Association; make sure that orders/resolutions of the general membership and the Executive Board are carries into effect; and perform the duties of the office prescribed by these bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted by the Round Table.
Section 2. The Chair-Elect shall arrange for the NCLA Conference NMRT program; call and then chair meetings of the Executive Board in the absence of the Chairperson, and perform the duties of the office. In the event of the resignation or death of the Chairperson, the Chair-Elect shall serve as Chairperson for the reminder of the unexpired term of the Chairperson, and his/her own term as Chairperson.
Section 3. The Secretary shall submit copies of appropriate papers and reports to the Archives Committee; and perform the duties of the office, including compiling and distributing minutes for the Executive Board, representing the Round Table at Membership Committee meetings.
Section 4. The ALA/NMRT Affiliates Council Representative shall attend NMRT Affiliates Council meetings at ALA Annual and Midwinter Conferences, and perform the duties of the office.
Section 5. One Director of the Executive Board shall be appointed by the Chairperson as Director of Information. The Director of Information shall sit as an ex officio member of the Standing Committee on Constitution and Bylaws and the Standing Committee on Public Relations; shall give direction and advice to these committees as necessary.
Section 6. One Director of the Executive Board shall be appointed by the Chairperson as Director of Programming. The Director of Programming shall sit as an ex officio member of the Standing Committees on Conference Activities, Students to NCLA, and Workshops; and give advice and counsel to these committees as necessary.
Article X – Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. The rules contained in latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the Round Table in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any standing rules of order the Round Table may adopt.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article XI - Amendments
These rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of this Round Table. They may also be amended by a mail ballot, provided that (1) the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Board in writing and Signed by 15 members of the Round Table, (2) the total number of returned ballots be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Round Table, and (3) two-thirds of the mailed ballots returned shall be in the affirmative.
Standing Rules
Section 1. The Executive Board shall furnish a copy of the Bylaws and Standing Rules to each new member.
Section 2. The Nominating Committee shall present at least two nominees for each elective office, if possible.
Section 3. In each mail ballot the Chairperson shall include a brief biographical statement of each candidate.
Section 4. Elections shall precede each biennial meeting.
Section 5. Membership is open to librarians, students of library science, and other persons interested in library science work.
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this organization shall be the North Carolina Library Paraprofessional Association, a round table of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this organization shall be (a) to unite in this group North Carolina Library Association members interested in the Paraprofessional Association, (b) to provide an opportunity for discussions and activity, and (c) to seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERS
Members of the North Carolina Library Association who state a preference for this Round Table at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members.
ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS
The officers of this organization shall be: Chair, Chair-Elect, who shall serve as Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and four Regional Directors.
The officers shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties.
ARTICLE V. EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Executive Board shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, the immediate past Chair, the four Regional Directors and the chairs of all standing Committees. The standing Committee chairs shall serve as non-voting members. The Executive Board shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Round Table and shall have the power to act for the Round Table on administrative business of the Round Table in the intervals between biennial meetings. Such
administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the regular biennial meetings.
ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS
ARTICLE VII. ELECTIONS
ARTICLE VIII. SPECIAL DUTIES OF OFFICERS
ARTICLE IX. COMMITTEES
ARTICLE X. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENTS
1. These rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of this Round Table; or by a mail ballot, provided that (1) the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by 15 members of the Round Table, (2) the total number of returned ballots be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Round Table, and (3) two-thirds of the mailed ballots returned shall be in the affirmative.
Adopted October 11, 1989
Revised October 20, 1993
Revised October 4, 1995
Revised October 9, 1997
Revised September 21, 2005
Revised October 18, 2007
Revised October 5, 2011
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Round Table for Ethnic Minority Concerns.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To unite in this group North Carolina Library Association members interested in ethnic minority issues in North Carolina libraries;
Section 2. To provide an opportunity for discussion and activity of ethnic minority issues in North Carolina libraries;
Section 3. To monitor the practices and policies of recruitment and career advancement of minorities in North Carolina;
Section 4. To serve as a resource for those North Carolina libraries desiring to positively reflect ethnic cultures in their respective collection;
Section 5. To provide a network for ethnic minority librarians in North Carolina;
Section 6. To seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association; and
Section 7. To serve as a liaison for local and national ethnic communities and organizations.
Article III - Members
Members of the North Carolina Library Association who state a preference for this Round Table at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members.
Article IV - Officers
The officers of this organization shall be: Chairperson, Chair-Elect, who shall serve as Vice-Chair, a Secretary-Treasurer, and Two Directors. The Chair-Elect, the Secretary-Treasurer, and the two Directors shall be elected at the regular biennial meetings and shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties.
Article V – Executive Committee
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, the immediate past Chairperson, and the two Directors.
Section 2. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Round Table and shall have the power to act for the Round Table on administrative business of the Round Table in the intervals between biennial meetings. Such administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the regular biennial meetings.
Article VI - Meetings
Section 1. The regular meeting shall be held as a Round Table meeting of the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the chairperson, the Executive Committee, or upon written request, signed by 15 members and delivered to the Executive Board of the Association.
Section 3. A quorum for the transaction of the business of this Round Table shall consist of 25 percent of the membership of the Round Table.
Article VII - Elections
Section 1. The Chairperson shall appoint a Committee on Nominations who will present the name of one candidate for each elective office, consent being secured from the nominees. Any member of the Round Table may present candidates for the elective offices of the Round Table provided (a) that they notify the Chairperson of the Round Table of such action, in writing, (b) that the notification be signed by 10 members of this Round Table, (c) that the consent of the nominees has been secured and so indicated on the notification.
Section 2. A majority vote of those attending a regular meeting shall constitute election.
Article VIII – Special Duties of Officers
Section 1. The Chairperson shall, with Executive Committee, appoint such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Ethnic Minority Concerns Round Table.
Section 2. The Chairperson of the Ethnic Minority Concerns Round Table shall serve as an ex officio member on all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee. The Chairperson shall also serve as Chairperson of the Executive Committee.
Section 3. New Committees may be created and old committees discontinues by the Executive Committee provided that such action is not contrary to the wishes of the membership of this Round Table as expressed at the most recent meeting of the Round Table.
Section 4. The Chair-Elect shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chairperson in the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of the Chairperson, and shall serve as Chairperson during the two years following a term as Chair-Elect.
Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties normally accepted for such office.
Section 6. In the event of absence, death, disability r resignation of the chairperson and the Chair-Elect during the interval between the biennial meetings, the Executive Committee shall fill such vacancies by the appointment of members to those offices. Such appointments shall remain in force until the next regular meeting of the Round Table.
Article IX – Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article X - Amendments
These rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of this round table; or by a mail ballot, provided that (1) the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by 15 members of the Round Table, (2) the total number of returned ballots be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Round Table, and (3) two-thirds of the mailed ballots returned shall be in the affirmative.
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Round Table on Special Collections of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To unite in this group North Carolina Library Association members from all types of libraries who work with or are interested in special collections;
Section 2. To provide an opportunity for discussion and activity;
Section 3. To actively promote the collection, preservation and use of historical materials; and
Section 4. To seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article III - Members
Members of the North Carolina Library Association who state a preference for this Round Table at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members. A current North Carolina Library Association member may join the Round Table at any time upon payment of an additional fee as prescribed by the Association.
Article IV - Officers
The officers of the Round Table shall be: Chair, Chair-Elect, who shall serve as Vice-Chair, a Secretary-Treasurer, and two Directors. The Chair-Elect, the Secretary-Treasurer, and the two Directors shall be elected at the regular biennial meeting and shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties.
Article V – Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, the immediate past Chair, and the two Directors. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Round Table and shall have the power to act for the Round Table on administrative business in the intervals between biennial meetings. Such administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the regular biennial meetings.
Article VI - Meetings
Section 1.The regular meeting shall be held as a round table meeting of the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the Chair, the Executive Committee, or upon written request, signed by 15 members and delivered to the Executive Committee of the Round Table.
Section 3. A quorum for the transaction of the business of this Round Table shall consist of 25 percent of the membership of the Round Table.
Article VII - Elections
Section 1. The Chair shall appoint a Committee on Nominations who will present the name of one candidate for each elective office, consent being secured from the nominees. Any member or members of the Round Table may present a candidate or candidates for the elective offices of this Round Table provided (a) that they notify the Chair of the Round Table of such action, in writing, (b) that the notification be signed by 10 members of the Round Table, and (c) that the consent of the nominee has been secured and so indicated on the notification.
Section 2. A majority vote of those attending a regular meeting shall constitute election.
Article VIII – Special Duties of Officers
Section 1.The Chair shall, with the Executive Committee, appoint such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Round Table on Special Collections.
Section 2. The Chair of the Round Table on Special Collections shall serve as an ex officio member on all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee. The Chair shall serve as Chair of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall also represent the Round Table on the North Carolina Library Association’s Executive Board.
Section 3. New Committees may be created and old committees discontinued by the Executive Committee provided that such action is not contrary to the wishes of the membership of this Round Table as expressed at the most recent meeting of the Round Table.
Section 4.The Chair-Elect shall be elected to office, and shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chair in the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of the Chair. He shall serve as Chair during the two years following his term as Chair-Elect.
Section 5.The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties normally accepted for such office.
Section 6.In the event of absence, death disability or resignation of the Chair and the Chair-Elect during the interval between the biennial meetings, the Executive Committee shall fill such vacancy or vacancies by the appointment of a member or members of that committee. Such appointment or appointments shall remain in force until the next regular meeting of the Round Table.
Article IX – Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS
These rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of the Round Table; or by a mail ballot, provided that (1) the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by 15 members of the Round Table, (2) the total number of returned ballots be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Round Table, and (3) two-thirds of the mailed ballots returned shall be in the affirmative.
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Round Table on the Status of Women in Librarianship of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be:
Section 1. To unite in this group North Carolina Library Association members from all types of libraries who work with or are interested in status of women in librarianship;
Section 2. To provide a forum for a discussion of the concerns of women [in] librarianship and how these concerns affect the profession as a whole;
Section 3. To provide for exchange of information among all components of the North Carolina Library Association with the goal of increasing understanding of current issues affecting women within the profession;
Section 4. To give stimulus, support, and information to the Association and its various components in causing library policy and decision makers to be more aware of and responsive to these issues and concerns.
Section 5. To present programs and carry out other appropriate activities; and
Section 6. To seek to fulfill the objectives of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERS
Members of the North Carolina Library Association who state a preference for this Round Table at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members.
ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS
The officers of the Round Table shall be: Chair, Chair-Elect, who shall serve as Vice-Chair, a Secretary-Treasurer, and two Directors. The Chair-Elect, the Secretary-Treasurer, and the two Directors shall be elected at the regular biennial meeting and shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties.
ARTICLE V. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, the immediate past Chair, and the two Directors. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Round Table and shall have the power to act for the Round Table on administrative business in the intervals between biennial meetings. Such administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the regular biennial meetings.
ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS
Section 1. The regular meeting shall be held as a round table meeting of the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called at the direction of the Chair, the Executive Committee, or upon written request, signed by 15 members and delivered to the Executive Committee of the Round Table.
Section 3. A quorum for the transaction of the business of this Round Table shall consist of 25 percent of the membership of the Round Table.
ARTICLE VII. ELECTIONS
Section 1. The Chair shall appoint a Committee on Nominations who will present the name of one candidate for each elective office, consent being secured from the nominees. Any member or members of the Round Table may present a candidate or candidates for the elective offices of this Round Table provided (a) that they notify the Chair of the Round Table of such action, in writing, (b) that the notification be signed by 10 members of the Round Table, and (c) that the consent of the nominee has been secured and so indicated on the notification.
Section 2. A majority vote of those attending a regular meeting shall constitute election.
ARTICLE VIII. SPECIAL DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The Chair shall, with the Executive Committee, appoint such committees and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Round Table on Special Collections.
Section 2. The Chair of the Round Table on Special Collections shall serve as an ex officio member on all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee. The Chair shall serve as Chair of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall also represent the Round Table on the North Carolina Library Association’s Executive Board.
Section 3. New Committees may be created and old committees discontinued by the Executive Committee provided that such action is not contrary to the wishes of the membership of this Round Table as expressed at the most recent meeting of the Round Table.
Section 4. The Chair-Elect shall be elected to office, and shall assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Chair in the event of absence, death, disability or resignation of the Chair. He shall serve as Chair during the two years following his term as Chair-Elect.
Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties normally accepted for such office.
Section 6. In the event of absence, death disability or resignation of the Chair and the Chair-Elect during the interval between the biennial meetings, the Executive Committee shall fill such vacancy or vacancies by the appointment of a member or members of that committee. Such appointment or appointments shall remain in force until the next regular meeting of the Round Table.
ARTICLE IX. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS
These rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of the Round Table; or by a mail ballot, provided that (1) the request for such action be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing and signed by 15 members of the Round Table, (2) the total number of returned ballots be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Round Table, and (3) two-thirds of the mailed ballots returned shall be in the affirmative.
Bylaws
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Technology and Trends (TNT) Round Table of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be to unite in this group North Carolina Library Association members interested in the advances and uses of technology, to provide an opportunity for discussion and activity, and to seek to fulfill the purposes of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article III - Members
Members of the North Carolina Library Association in good standing who state a preference for this Round Table at the time of payment of the Association dues shall become members.
Article IV - Officers
Section 1. The officers of the Round Table shall be: Chair, Chair-Elect, who shall serve as Vice-Chair, a Secretary/Treasurer, and two Directors. The Chair-Elect, the Secretary/Treasurer, and the two Directors shall be elected at the regular biennial meeting and shall serve for a two-year term, or until their successors are elected and have assumed their duties.
Article V – Executive Committee
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the Round Table, and the immediate past Chair, the Round Table Editor for North Carolina Libraries, and the Chair of each interest group. The Round Table Editor and the interest group Chairs shall be non-voting members.
Section 2. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Round Table and shall have the power to act for the Round Table on administrative business of the Round Table in the intervals between biennial meeting. Such administrative business shall include only that business which necessarily must be dealt with prior to the regular biennial meeting.
Section 3. In the event of death, disability, or resignation of any members of the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee may fill such a vacancy or vacancies by the appointment of a member of the Round Table to fill the unexpired term. Absence from three consecutive meetings by any member of the Executive Committee shall be considered as a resignation from the Executive Committee.
Section 4. A quorum consisting of a simple majority shall be necessary to conduct business.
Article VI - Meetings
Section 1. The regular meeting shall be held as a Round Table meeting of the biennial meeting of the biennial meeting of the North Carolina Library Association.
Section 2. Special Meetings may be called at the direction of the Chair, by the Executive Committee, or by the Executive Board of the Association upon written request, signed by 20 percent of the membership of the Round Table.
Section 3. A quorum shall consist of those members who attend a meeting.
Article VII - Elections
Section 1. At least 120 days prior to the biennial meeting of the Association, the Chair shall appoint a Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall name at least one office to be filled and submit the slate to the Executive Committee at least 45 days prior to the biennial meeting. At least 30 days prior to the biennial meeting, the Executive Committee shall distribute the slate to the membership. At the biennial meeting, any member of the Round Table may place in nomination a candidate or candidates for the elective offices of the Round Table. The consent of all nominees shall have been obtained. All nominees must be members of the Round Table.
Section 2. The election shall take place at the regular meeting and a majority vote of those attending shall constitute election.
Article VIII – Duties of Officers
Section 1. The Chair shall (a) preside at meeting and act as liaison to the North Carolina Library Association, (b) serve as ex officio member of all committees with exception of the Nominating Committee, (c) with the Executive Committee, appoint all committees, including standing committees, and define their duties as may be necessary to carry on the work of the Round Table, (d) appoint the Round Table Editor to North Carolina Libraries, and (e) submit a biennial report to the Association and the Round Table membership.
Section 2. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect shall assume the duties of the Chair at all official meeting of the Round Table and Executive Committee. The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect shall assume the duties of the Chair should that office become vacant. He/She shall serve as Chair during the two years following his/her term as Chair-Elect.
Section 3. The Secretary and the Treasurer shall perform the duties normally accepted for such offices.
Section 4. The Directors shall perform such duties as are assigned by the Chair.
Article IX – Duties of the Round Table Editor of North Carolina Libraries
The Round Table Editor shall (1) represent the Round Table in communications with the Editor and editorial board of North Carolina Libraries; prepare and submit news to the NCL and other publications to inform members of Technology & Trends activities and programs; (2) advertise programs, grants and workshops of Technology & Trends as directed by the Executive Committee; and (3) serves as a member of the North Carolina Libraries editorial board.
Article X - Committees
Section 1. Committees may be established at any time by the Chair of the Round Table, or by request from the membership with the approval of the Executive Committee.
Section 2. The powers and duties of a committee shall be determined by the Chair with approval of the Executive Committee.
Article XI – Interest Groups
Section 1. Interest groups of the Round Table, representing different aspects of technology, may be organized upon application to the Chair of the Round Table, the application to be signed by 10 members of the Round Table, with approval to be by the Executive committee of the Round Table.
Section 2. Participants of each interest group must be members of the Round Table. The Chair of each interest group shall be appointed by the Executive Committee.
Section 3. Each interest group is expected to be self-supporting.
Section 4. Each interest group shall submit a written report of its work during the biennium to the Chair of the Executive Committee 30 days prior to the NCLA biennial meeting.
Section 5. An Interest group may be discontinued whenever either the Executive Committee of the Round Table or the interest group determines that such action is appropriate.
Article IX -Parliamentary Authority
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the governing authority in any matter not specifically covered by these bylaws.
Section 2. Nothing in these bylaws shall conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Carolina Library Association.
Article X - Amendments
Section 1. Amendments may be proposed by the Executive Committee or by 25 percent of the membership.
Section 2. These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of this Round Table or by a mail (electronic or paper) ballot. A mail ballot may be used at the discretion of the Executive Committee or by written request of 25 percent of the Round Table submitted to the Executive Committee. The total number of returned ballots shall be not less than 25 percent of the membership of the Round Table, and two-thirds of the mail ballots returned shall be in the affirmative for the adoption of the amendment.
Section 3. Written notification shall go to the membership 30 days prior to amendment vote.
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Children’s Services Section
Title: Chapbook
Frequency: Irregular
North Carolina Library Association
Title: North Carolina Libraries
Frequency: Quarterly
Government Resources Section
Title: The Docket
Frequency: Semiannual
North Carolina Library Paraprofessional Association
Title: Visions
Frequency: Quarterly
Library Administration and Management Section
Title: On the LAMS
Frequency: Irregular
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Title: Grassroots
Frequency: Irregular
Publications Committee
Title: News from NCLA
Frequency: Quarterly
Literacy Committee
Title: NCLA Literacy Newsletter
Frequency: Irregular
Resources and Technical Services Section
Title: RTSS Update
Frequency: Annual
New Members Round Table
Title: NMRT Bulletin
Frequency: Quarterly
Round Table for Ethnic Minority Concerns
Title: REMCo Newsletter
Frequency: Semiannual
North Carolina Association of School Librarians
Title: NCSAL Bulletin
Frequency: Quarterly
Round Table on the Status of Women in Librarianship
Title: Ms Management