IFLA elections for various section committees, divisions, and round tables are held biennially, in odd numbered years. Guidelines An ALA member is nominated and officially endorsed for a four-year term to every IFLA standing committee at each IFLA election. Eligibility Any ALA member may be suggested for nomination. ALA divisions and sections may seek outside funding to support the attendance of their representatives. The ALA Executive Board requires that suggestions for nominations must be accompanied by a resume and a rationale from the nominating body or individual.
Candidates are responsible for assembling their own documentation.
These guidelines are designed to aid the LAMA Board of Directors and Section Executive Committees in selecting LAMA members to represent LAMA or its Sections at international meetings. The guidelines may also be used by individual LAMA members seeking LAMA sponsorship for participation at international meetings. The appointment of individuals who represent LAMA to international organizations or who will represent LAMA at a meeting outside the United States shall comply with guidelines established by the LAMA Board. Who may initiate recommendations 1. The need for representation may be expressed by the LAMA Board itself, in which case the Board will either identify qualified individuals and approve a ranked list of possible representatives or delegate responsibility for these actions to an LAMA section or subunit.