LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

PURPOSE

􀂃 Take a leadership role in promoting effective, collaborative political action in support of libraries and to facilitate communication among all stakeholders regarding library legislation at the state and federal levels.

LEADERSHIP

􀂃 Chairperson appointed by the AZLA President (Co-chairs having a staggered term are preferable.)

􀂃 Two members from each division appointed by the Division chair, Regional Representatives.

􀂃 A staff member of the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records appointed by the Director of the Agency.

􀂃 Chairperson of Intellectual Freedom Committee or designated representative also serves as a member of this committee.

􀂃 A member of the Arizona Library Friends appointed by the President of ALF shall serve as an ad hoc member.

􀂃 Additional members appointed as needed by the Chairperson.

MEMBERSHIP

􀂃 Chairperson shall serve for two years, appointment to begin in an odd numbered year. If co-chairs are appointed, they should be appointed in alternating years. Chairs or co-chairs can be reappointed. Members serve a two-year, staggered term and may be reappointed. The past chair will remain as advisor for an additional year following his/her term.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

􀂃 Recommend legislative policy and programs for Executive Board approval and take necessary steps for implementation.

􀂃 Promote legislation beneficial to libraries and library service.

􀂃 Oppose legislation detrimental to libraries and library service.

􀂃 Ask for legislative action from AzLA membership.

􀂃 Inform legislators about the possible effects on libraries or librarians of existing or pending legislation.

􀂃 Inform AZLA membership and/or Executive Board about State and Federal legislative activities of interest and importance to Arizona libraries and librarians.

􀂃 Forward legislative announcements and requests for action as directed by the Executive Board.

􀂃 Promote cooperative legislative activity with such groups as Arizona Library Friends, Arizona Humanities Council, Friends of Arizona Archives, the Arizona Education Association and others.

􀂃 Advocate financial support for the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records agency. Work closely with the State Librarian

􀂃 Provide a leadership role in promoting legislative advocacy among members of AzLA.

􀂃 Participate in the ALA Legislative Day activities.

􀂃 Plan and organize the annual Legislative Day activities.