Committee:

LEGISLATIVE

Purpose:

This standing Committee is required for the ongoing functioning of the association. The Legislative Committee:

Arranges to represent NDLA before legislative interim and standing committees considering issues pertinent to libraries;
Develops, supports, and communicates library-related legislation as needed;
Works with the State Library on legislative matters;
Works with the legislative consulting firm in years when NDLA contracts one; and
Coordinates legislative priorities from all NDLA sections, roundtables, and committees.

Librarian & Archivist, EERC
Chair

Committee Officers

The Legislative Chair or Co-Chairs are appointed by the President and may serve concurrent terms of office. In addition to the Chair, committee members include the NDLA President Elect and the American Library Association (ALA) Councillor.

Current members:

Kerrianne Boetcher, Ward County Public Library
Kristen Borysewicz, University of North Dakota
Dylan Gonser, Grand Forks Public_
Danielle Masursky, University of North Dakota

Current

Business

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