Appoints a conference program planning committee, which is responsible for planning the section's program at the Annual conference during the year as chair. Serve as chair of that committee or appoint a separate chair. Makes appointments to fill vacancies on all other EALS committee for terms beginning when term as chair begins. Submits section budget request by December 1 for year as chair. Participates in ACRL budget orientation.
Meets deadlines for requests for payment or reimbursement, according to the budget submitted.
Assists in planning the programs and projects which the section will pursue during year as chair. Responds to inquiries from members and non-members regarding section interests and activities. Co-represents EALS as a substitute on the ACRL Activity Section Council if either the Chair or the Past Chair is unable to attend a meeting of the Council. As a member of the Executive Committee, attends meetings of the Committee at Annual and Midwinter conferences. Attends the meetings of the ACRL Board at Annual and Midwinter conferences.