Programming for Adults Interest Group

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Becca Sexton-Chair

Patricia Jones

Allison Long

Pam Pipkin

Jessica Russell

Lisa Scroggins

Sylvia Rodriguez

TEXAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Programming for Adults Interest Group
Preliminary Bylaws

ARTICLE I

Name
The name of this organization shall be the Programming for Adults Interest Group (PAIG) of the Texas Library Association (TLA).

ARTICLE II
Objectives
The objective of the Adult Programming Interest Group shall be:

a. To provide a forum for adult programming librarians and library staff to share and explore issues of mutual interest and look for opportunities for partnering

b. To promote the awareness of adult programming activities of interest to TLA members

c. To provide opportunities for mutual cooperation, partnership and collaboration

ARTICLE III
Membership
Any member of the Texas Library Association may select membership in the PAIG. Officers must be current members of TLA.

ARTICLE IV
Administration

Section 1. Officers

The officers of the PAIG shall be Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, Webmaster, Councilor and Alternate Councilor, and Immediate Past-Chair.

Officers shall assume office immediately following the TLA Annual Conference and shall serve a term of one year or until a successor is elected. The Councilor and Alternate Councilor serve for three years or until a successor is elected.

The officers of the PAIG shall perform those duties usually attached to their offices and all duties as prescribed in the TLA Bylaws and Standing Rules.

Section 2. Elections

A Nominating Committee, chaired by the Immediate Past-Chair, shall present a slate of candidates for all offices. There shall be at least two candidates for the office of Councilor. Nominations may be made from the floor.

Officers shall be elected by electronic means prior to TLA Annual Conference by a plurality of members voting. The Councilor candidate with the highest number of votes shall be elected Councilor. The candidate with the second highest number of votes shall become the Alternate Councilor.

Section 3. Executive Committee

The elected officers shall constitute the Executive Committee and shall administer the business of the unit when it is not in session.

The Executive Committee shall meet at TLA Annual Conference and TLA Annual Assembly. Other meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Chair or a majority of the Executive Committee.

Section 4. Vacancies

If a vacancy occurs in the office of the Chair, the Chair-elect shall become Chair for the remainder of that term and also serve the term to which the Chair-elect had been elected.

If a vacancy occurs in the office of Councilor, the Alternate Councilor shall become Councilor for the remainder of the term.

If a vacancy occurs in any of the other elected offices, the Chair, with the approval of the Executive Committee, shall fill the vacancy by appointment until the next general election.

If a vacancy occurs in both the Chair and Chair-elect positions, the President of the Texas Library Association shall appoint a new Chair, who shall proceed as outlined above.