STANDING COMMITTEES & BOARD MEMBERS
SECTION 1. Standing Committees. Standing Committees shall be as follows:
Section 1.1. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee consists of the Officers of the Board of Directors. The Immediate Past President shall also serve as an ex officio member. The Executive Committee is responsible for the development of long-range, strategic plans for the Corporation in keeping with the overall purpose, philosophy, policies and objectives of the Corporation. The Executive Committee is also responsible for the development of special projects to achieve the goals and objectives of the Corporation.
Section 1.2. Conference Committee. The Conference Committee is responsible for the overall planning and production of the bi-annual National Media Education Conference.
Section 1.3. NMEC Program Committee. The NMEC Program Committee is responsible for planning the content of the NMEC, including solicitation and selection of sessions and speakers.
Section 1.4. Program Committee. The Program Committee is responsible for coordination of all AMLA events and activities not associated with the NMEC.
Section 1.5. Resource & Development Committee. The Resource & Development Committee is responsible for securing funding for the Corporation's operating budget, the NMEC, and, special projects approved by the Board. It is also responsible to develop and conduct ongoing communication with funders and to oversee implementation of all funder benefits.
Section 1.6. Communications Committee. The Communications Committee is responsible for all promotion and publicity on behalf of the Corporation, its goals, and its programs and events, including the NMEC. It is also responsible for maintaining the Corporation's website.
Section 1.7. Governance Committee. The Governance Committee is responsible for parliamentary procedure, assuring that the Corporation operates according to its stated bylaws. It is also responsible, in conjunction with the Immediate Past President, to nominate and present a slate of officers for each election, for conducting elections, and for encouraging the development of prospective leaders within the Corporation's membership ranks. The Governance Committee is also charged with guiding the Board towards efficient and high quality execution of its functions by evaluating and improving internal Board processes and performance.
Section 1.8. Membership Committee. The membership is responsible for recruiting new members as well as maintaining accurate membership lists and administering member benefits.
SECTION 2. Committee Chairs and Members. Committee Chairs shall be selected from the At-large members of the Board of Directors and shall be assigned to their position by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Each Standing Committee Chair shall maintain a permanent folder of all committee activities which will be turned over to his/her successor at the completion of his/her term as Chair. Standing Committee Chairs may also serve as members of committees they do not chair or fulfill other duties as requested by the Executive Committee.
Section 2.1 At-Large Directors. At-large Directors shall serve as voting members of the Board of Directors. Those not Chairing standing committees shall take on duties as requested by the Executive Committee and their duties may shift during the course of their term according to the needs of the Corporation.
Section 2.2 Members of the various committees shall be appointed by the respective committee Chairs.
SECTION 3. Immediate Past President. The Immediate Past President will be amember of the Board of Directors, member of the Governance Committee with special responsibility to coordinate elections, and an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee.. The Immediate Past President is not elected separately to this position, but ascends to it automatically on the completion of her or his term as President. She or he will remain in the position until the succeeding president leaves office, whether that is after one, two, or three terms.
SECTION 4. Ad Hoc Committees. Ad Hoc or Special Committees may be appointed by the President as required and shall make reports to the Board as required in the same manner as other committees.
ARTICLE VI
PERSONAL PROPERTY
The directors, officers and committee members of the Corporation shall not be personally liable for any debt, liability or obligation of the Corporation. All persons, corporations or other entities extending credit to, contracting with, or having any claim against the Corporation may look only to funds and property of the Corporation for the payment of any such contract or claim for the payment of any debt, damages, judgment or decree, or of any money that may otherwise become due or payable to them from the Corporation.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
These bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new bylaws may be adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board present at any meeting if notice of the proposed change in the bylaws is given in writing to the Board thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which the change shall be voted.
ARTICLE VIII
AUDIT OF BOOKS
The provisions shall be made by the Board for regularly scheduled audits of the accounts of the Treasurer by an accountant retained by the Board for the purpose of such audit. Such audit shall be presented to the Board at the next annual meeting of the Board.
ARTICLE IX
USE OF NAME
SECTION 1. Authority. The Corporation shall not be responsible for the unauthorized use of its name, corporate seal or logo, unauthorized statements made on its behalf or unauthorized actions taken on its behalf.
SECTION 2. Use. The Corporation name shall not be used in connection with any purpose except those expressly stated in the Articles of Incorporation of these Bylaws or by unanimous vote of the Board.