The Chair enjoys the same charge and privilege of reading, nomination, discussing and voting for books as committee members. It is expected, however, that the chair should refrain from discussion of a title until all other members have had the opportunity to speak. Booklist Consultant The Editor of the Books for Youth section of Booklist serves as consultant to the committee. The consultant shall attend committee meetings and assist the Chair. Voting Selection of the annual list will be made during the last committee meeting at the Midwinter Meeting.
Members can vote only on nominated books they have read.
In case of emergency, a member who has participated in the Midwinter Meeting discussions but must miss the final vote may give a signed ballot to the Chair, who will assign a voting proxy. The final vote will be counted by the Booklist consultant and the Chair. Comments from Observers Observers are welcome at all committee meetings. Prior to discussion of each title, observer comments will be invited. Publishers are requested to refrain from promoting their own books.