Proposals To Amend Bylaws 2023

Proposals To Amend Bylaws

Presented to the membership of the Michigan Academic Library Association
April 25, 2023

This year, there will be three proposals to amend the MiALA Bylaws. Each proposal will be added to the official ballot.

  
Proposal #: FY24-01
Article/Section:  Entire document
Proposed By: Ad-Hoc Bylaws Review Committee; IDEA Committee
 
Current Language:      
Refers to “he/she” and “oversees” throughout document.
 
Proposed Change:
Replace “she/he” with “they”. Replace “oversees” with “manages”.
 
Comments and Recommendations:
This relatively easy change to language throughout the Bylaws acknowledges and is inclusive of nonbinary genders among our membership, and also replaces a word with problematic origins.
 
Other areas of impact in MiALA (if known/applicable): 
None.
 
Board of Directors Recommendation:
The Board of Directors recommends an approval of this bylaw amendment.
 
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Proposal #:FY24-02
Article/Section:  Article V- Committees
Proposed By: Ad-Hoc Bylaws Review Committee
 
Current Language:
None; this is a new item.  
 
Proposed Change:
The Awards Committee will manage all current and future association awards.
 
Comments and Recommendations:
The Awards Committee has been appointed by the Board President as an ad-hoc committee for the past three years and is tasked with the selection and coordination of the Academic Librarian of the Year award. This action would establish a standing committee and confirm their charge, allowing for the development and promotion of additional awards and honors, as well as outlining the membership of the committee.
 
Other areas of impact in MiALA (if known/applicable): 
If approved this would necessitate additions to the MiALA website and Policy and Procedures Manual, and also a line item in the Budget.
 
Board of Directors Recommendation:
The Board of Directors recommends an approval of this bylaw amendment.

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Proposal #:FY24-03
Article/Section: Article V- Committees
Proposed By: Ad-Hoc Bylaws Review Committee; IDEA Committee
 
Current Language:
None; this is a new item. 
 
Proposed Change:
An ad-hoc Bylaws Review committee shall be created every three years, headed by the current Vice-President/President Elect; or as needed.
 
Comments and Recommendations:
A regular review of the bylaws would insure that the document is current and relevant to the needs of the organization and its membership. Committee membership would be comprised of Board members as well as at least one general member.
 
Other areas of impact in MiALA (if known/applicable): 
If approved this would necessitate additions to the Policy and Procedures Manual.
 
Board of Directors Recommendation:
The Board of Directors recommends an approval of this bylaw amendment.