Division Guidelines

Introduction

1. Definition of Divisions
   1. Relationship to Association
   2. Relationship to Division Cabinet

    

2. Officers
   1. Duties of the Division Chair and Action Deadline
   2. Duties of the Division Chair-Elect
   3. Duties of the Secretary
   4. Duties of the Treasurer
   5. Others - Archivist, Bulletin Editor, Membership Chair, Professional Development Chair, Public Relations Chair

    

3. Bylaws and Scope Notes
   1. Guidelines for Division Scope Notes
   2. Suggestions for Division Bylaws
   3. Procedures for Amending Division Bylaws

    

4. Committees

    

5. Nomination of Officers

    

6. Association Policy Statements and Guidelines
   1. List of Policies and Guidelines
   2. Official and Public Statements
      1. Affirmative Action Policy Statement
      2. Purpose of Official and Public Statements
      3. Administration of Property Owned by Chapters
      4. Unit Employment Services Policy
      5. SLA Media Relations Policy

       

   3. Guidelines for Evaluation and Approval of Annual Conference CE Courses

    

7. Division Structure
   1. Sections within Divisions
   2. Organization of New Divisions
   3. Provisional Divisions
   4. Merger of Divisions
   5. Dissolution of a Division
   6. Groups within Chapters

    

8. Procedures Manual

    

9. Legal Issues

    

10. Handbooks that are Available