IFRT Councilor

Responsibilities

  • Report to the IFRT executive board membership on ALA Council activities

  • Represent the IFRT in Council deliberations and votes

  • Present ALA Council issues and documents upon which the IFRT executive board may wish to act

  • Speak up for intellectual freedom in Council proceedings when appropriate

  • Receive and act on feedback from the executive board and the membership regarding ALA Council issues

  • Sponsor ALA Council resolutions for the round table

Tasks

Term as IFRT Councilor begins at the close of Annual Conference or July 1. After the election results have been announced before the term begins, the incoming Councilor may want to meet with the incoming Chair and staff liaison to review the goals for the year, confirm duties and clarify any questions.

Meeting Preparation

  • Communicate with the secretary if an issue, project, or program requires action or discussion on the meeting agenda

  • Post reports on Connect so the executive committee has time to review them before the meeting

During Meetings

  • Share any pertinent Council news and information during the Councilor Report

  • Ask for feedback on any proposed resolutions

  • Participate in discussions and vote on actions