During particular microfilming projects, faculty members with appropriate expertise may be recruited by the Executive Committee to serve in an advisory capacity. The term of office for elected members is two years. Re-election is permitted. Ex-officio members serve by virtue of their position. Executive Committee elections are held once a year for the two vacant positions.
Positions become vacant on a staggered basis.
CRL conducts the Executive Committee elections by mail or e-mail ballot of full member institutions within one month following its receipt of the slate of candidates. CRL forwards the election results to the Chairperson. Any ties will be broken by the vote of the incumbent Executive Committee. Elected members begin their term of office upon being notified of their election. The Executive Committee discusses and decides issues as directed by the membership and advises the Chairperson on the agenda and other matters.