PROPOSED REVISIONS 1999/2000  

Adopted September 1999 (as revised)

  Indiana State University Library Association

 CONSTITUTION

Article I - Name  

The name of the organization shall be the Indiana State
University Library Association.  

Article II - Purpose    

The  purpose of this association shall be to foster the interest
and welfare of the library and library staff, to afford members the
opportunity of organized  self-expression, and to promote high 
standards of library service, and nurture high standards of staff
interaction and understanding.  

Article III - Membership   

With  the exception of the Dean, the Director of Public Services,
and the Director of Technical Services, all members of the library
staff of the Indiana State University Library become members of the
Association upon payment of the annual dues.   

Article IV - Officers 

Sec.1. The officers of the association shall be a president, a vice
president, a secretary, and a treasurer.  Officers shall be
elected annually by the members.  All nominees must be
paid LA members.  

Sec.2.  There shall be an Executive Committee comprised of the
officers of the association and the chairpersons of standing 
committees.  


Sec.3. The Executive Committee shall have the power to fill a
vacant office by appointment; such appointment subject  
to approval by the members of the association, and the person so 
appointed to serve the unexpired term.  If the office of president is 
vacated, the vice president shall become president for the 
unexpired term.  To serve an unexpired term, in the event a valid 
objection is brought forward by an LA member(s); such an 
objection would compel the Executive Committee to have an 
emergency election to fill the vacancy.  If the office of 
president is vacated, the vice president shall become president for 
the unexpired term.  

Article V - Meetings   

There shall be at least four meetings, exclusive of social
events, during the interim between September 1 and August 31.
Additional meetings shall be called at the discretion
of the Executive Committee.  

Article VI - Amendments  

This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the 
membership, provided that copies of the proposed amendment be 
submitted to the members at least two weeks prior to voting.  

Article VII - By-Laws  

By-laws may be adopted, rescinded, or amended by a two-thirds
vote of the members, provided that written notice of the 
proposals be submitted to the members at least two weeks prior to 
voting. 

  BY-LAWS 

Article I - Elections 

  Section.1.  A nominating committee consisting of one member  
of the Executive Committee and one from the paid membership 
at large shall be appointed by the president to prepare a  
slate of candidates for the elective positions.  Members of the  
association shall be notified of the nominations at least one (1) 
week before the election is held.  Nominations may be made from the
floor by any member of the association and if there are two, or 
more, candidates for any office, election will be held by secret
ballot. 

   Sec.2.  Annual  election shall take place at the September  
meeting.  In order to be elected, a candidate must receive a  
majority of the votes cast, and be a paid LA member.  

  Sec.3.  The officers chosen shall assume their duties upon the
adjournment of the September meeting.  

  Sec.4.  The outgoing executive committee will meet with the  
incoming executive council officers for the purpose of transferring
records and information immediately following the September
meeting, or as time allows.  

Article II - Quorum  

A quorum for any meeting shall consist of a majority of  the   
enrolled paid membership in attendance.  

Article III - Dues  

Dues shall be revised annually by the new executive committee,
and, on the basis of recommendations of the previous executive
committee, the treasury balance, the cost of living index, etc., the
dues for the year will be announced at least a week prior to becoming
payable.  

Article IV - Committees  

  Sec.1. Standing committees shall be appointed by the president.  
Other committees may be appointed by the president unless the 
association specifically authorizes otherwise.  

  Sec.2. There shall be the following standing committees:  

            a. Staff Lounge Committee  
            b. Social-Program Committee  
     
Article V - Officers  

The duties of the officers shall be those outlined on Robert's    
Rules of Order.  The Executive Committee Shall be in charge  
of the organization between meetings, shall plan the agenda of 
the meeting, and shall suggest policies to the association.  

Article VI - Parliamentary Procedure  

Roberts Rules of Order shall be the parliamentary authority for
the association except as may otherwise be provided on the 
Constitution and the By-Laws.