PLL Leadership Position Descriptions

Chair (1 year term)

Set agenda and work with others to carry out
Draft letter for first page of PLL newsletter
Serve on the Council of SIS Chairs
Work with Vice-Chair and past Chair on the AALL meeting matrix (time slots for programs)

Vice Chair/Chair Elect (1 year term)

Commit to full day of training at the AALL annual meeting, if possible
Support the Chair’s initiatives and carry out assignments
Attend meetings (in person or by phone)
Develop working relationships with PLL groups and committees
Work with Chair and past Chair on the AALL meeting matrix (time slots for programs)

Secretary (2 year term)

Treasurer (2 year term)

AALL maintains primary oversight responsibility for PLL funds; the primary responsibility is to review/confirm AALL's documentation
Approve payment for PLL incidental expenses
Review all AALL postings of income and expenses pertaining to PLL funds
Reconcile Annual Meeting expenses with AALL's reporting
Oversee PLL Grants
Oversee vendor contributions for PLL events
Provide the PLL Board with financial updates as requested.
Furnish PLL with an annual financial report.

Executive Board Member-at-Large

The Member-At-Large represents the interests of private law librarians of AALL membership and accepts duties as assigned by the Executive Committee and Chair. Duties include:
To listen to membership and communicate their needs and special interests to the Board
To act in accordance with the Bylaws
To participate as a member of the Board; attend meetings as scheduled, both onsite (i.e., AALL) and via teleconferencing
To exercise voting rights on PLL affairs before the Board
To communicate with other Board members via email, telephone or mail as needed between meetings
To contribute skills and time to Board activities based on expertise and resources available
To conduct projects to further the goals of the association
To assist with conference and meeting planning as required
To work efficiently toward common objectives as a team member and uphold the purpose of PLL
To assist the Chair and Vice-Chair in other responsibilities as requested