Bylaws

Revised June 1989

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Librarians Association of the
University of California, San Francisco Division, also known as LAUC-SF.

ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES

Section 1. To create a forum where matters of concern to librarians relating to
the operation of the University of California, San Francisco Library may be
considered, and to advise the Chancellor and the library administration on such
matters, including collections, personnel matters, and library service.

Section 2. To recommend professional standards for the rights, privileges, and
obligations of librarians and to advise the Chancellor, or his designated
representative, on matters concerning the maintenance of professional
standards, obligations, and privileges of librarians, of the University of
California, San Francisco.

Section 3. To promote full utilization of the professional abilities,
interests, and skills of librarians, and to improve library service and
collections at the University of California, San Francisco.

Section 4. To maintain liaison with librarians of the other campuses of the
University of California and to participate in the statewide Librarians
Association of the University of California.

Section 5. LAUC-SF shall not advise the Chancellor, the campus administration,
nor the library administration with respect to matters which are covered by a
memorandum of understanding or otherwise subject to negotiation between the
University and any exclusive bargaining agent.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. The membership of this organization shall consist of all persons
employed half-time or more in the Librarian series at the University of
California, San Francisco, or in any of the following titles: University
Librarian, Associate University Librarian, Assistant University Librarian, or
in the same titles in acting capacity.

Section 2. All members, except as specified in Section 3, shall be eligible to
vote, hold office, serve on committees except for CAPA, and serve as
representatives to the statewide Assembly.

Section 3. Librarians employed less than half-time and retired LAUC members
shall have affiliate membership and may attend and participate in general
meetings of the Division and of the Assembly, but may not vote, make motions,
nominate candidates, or serve as officers or committee members.

ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1. The officers of this organization shall be the Chairperson, Vice
Chairperson (Chairperson-elect), and Secretary.

Section 2. There shall be an Executive Board consisting of the officers, the
immediate past Chairperson and past Secretary.

Section 3. If a vacancy occurs in the office of Chairperson on or before 30
November, the Vice Chairperson (Chairperson-elect) shall fill the office of
Chairperson until the expiration of the term (i.e., through 31 August) and
shall appoint, with the approval of the Executive Board, an interim Vice
Chairperson for the remainder of the term ending 31 August. For the next term,
commencing 1 September, special or regular elections shall be held for the
positions of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson (Chairperson-elect), and Secretary.

Section 4. If a vacancy occurs in the office of Chairperson on or after 1
December, the Vice Chairperson (Chairperson-elect) shall fill the office of
Chairperson for the remainder of the term, shall succeed himself/herself for
the next term commencing 1 September, and shall

appoint, with the approval of the Executive Board, an

interim Vice Chairperson for the remainder of the term ending 31 August. For
the next term, commencing 1 September, special elections shall be held for the
positions of Vice Chairperson (Chairperson-elect) and Secretary.

Section 5. If a vacancy occurs in the office of either Vice-Chairperson
(Chairperson-elect) or Secretary, the Chairperson shall appoint, with the
approval of the Executive Board, an interim Vice Chairperson or interim
Secretary for the emainder of the term. For the next term, commencing 1
September, regular elections shall then be held for the positions of Vice
Chairperson (Chairperson-elect) and Secretary.

ARTICLE V. MEETINGS

Section 1. There shall be one general membership meeting each month.

Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson, the Executive
Board, or by the written request of twenty-five percent (25%) of the
membership.

Section 3. A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum.

Section 4. A quorum is not required to hold general membership or special
meetings, but is required to transact business.

Section 5. The current edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall be the
authority for parliamentary procedure, when not in conflict with the provisions
of these bylaws.

Section 6. Information about, and agendas for, meetings shall be provided to
the membership in advance.

ARTICLE VI. ELECTIONS

Section 1. The Nominating Committee will consist of two members to be appointed
by the Chairperson, not later than May of each year, and shall serve also as
the Election Committee.

Section 2. Election of officers shall be held annually in the spring at the
time of the statewide election, which shall not be later than 30 June.

a. Term of office shall be for one year from 1 September to 31 August. No one
shall serve more than three consecutive terms in any office. Terms of less than
six months shall not be counted.

b. A report of the Nominating Committee's recommendations shall be made to the
membership at the monthly meeting

just prior to the election. Additional nominations may be made from the floor
at this meeting.

c. Elections shall be by secret ballot, except that, with a quorum present,
election by acclamation of an unopposed candidate may be proposed and voted
upon by the membership at the monthly meeting preceding the normal election
day.

d. The Election Committee shall report the results of all elections by ballot
to the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall notify all nominees and report the
results of the election to the membership.

e. Officers shall be elected by a majority of votes cast and shall assume
office the following 1 September.

f. Questions arising as the result of tie votes shall be resolved by the
Executive Board.

ARTICLE VII. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS AND THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1. The Chairperson shall perform the usual functions of that office,
and shall serve as a statewide Assembly Delegate and as a member of the
statewide Executive Board.

Section 2. The Vice Chairperson shall perform the usual functions of that
office and shall serve as a statewide Assembly Delegate.

Section 3. The Secretary shall perform the usual functions of that office,
shall serve as an alternate statewide Assembly Delegate, and shall:

a. Make available to members the minutes of any membership meeting of the
Division, with a copy to the LAUC Secretary and the other divisions.

b. Make available to members the minutes of an Assembly meeting.

c. Inform the LAUC Secretary of the results of divisional elections and changes
in officers during the year.

Section 4. The Executive Board shall act for the Division as a whole between
meetings, and shall act as indicated elsewhere in these Bylaws.

ARTICLE VIII. COMMITTEES

Section 1. LAUC-SF Division Committees

a. All Division committees except CAPA shall be appointed by the Chairperson.

b. All regular members (See Article III, Section 2) shall be eligible to serve
on all committees except CAPA (See Article VIII, Section 2b.)

c. Appointments to Division committees shall ordinarily be for two years.

d. Division committees concerned with matters of more than local interest shall
send a copy of all substantive reports to the chairperson of the related
statewide committee and to the Association President.

Section 2. LAUC-SF Division Standing Committees

a. Research and Professional Development Committee

i. Recommends annual allocation of LAUC-SF Research Grants into Research Fund
and Professional Development Fund.

ii. Reviews research proposals according to LAUC-SF Guidelines for Research
Proposals. Recommends funding from LAUC-SF Research Fund or forwarding to LAUC
Statewide Research and Professional Development Committee.

iii. Approves funding for professional development according to LAUC-SF
Guidelines for Allocation of Professional Development Funds.

b.Committee for Appointment, Promotion and Advancement for Librarians (CAPA)

i. Reviews candidates for appointment promotion, merit increase or any change
in rank, salary or potential career status affecting appointees to the
Librarian Series. Advises the Chancellor or his/her designated representative.

ii. All regular members of LAUC holding appointments in the Librarian Series
shall be eligible to serve on CAPA.

iii. CAPA shall consist of four members, two being appointed each year. New
members shall be appointed according to

the LAUC-SF Guidelines for CAPA Appointments.

Section 3. LAUC Statewide Committees

a. The Executive Board shall designate one divisional member to serve on each
statewide standing committee. Notice of such designations shall be transmitted
to the President of the Association by September for a term commencing 1
October.

b. The Executive Board shall designate one divisional member to serve on
statewide ad hoc committees as requested.

ARTICLE IX. REPRESENTATION IN THE LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Section 1. Representation in the statewide Librarians Association of the
University of California shall be in accordance with the Bylaws of said
association.

Section 2. The Division Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall serve as
statewide Assembly Delegates.

ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Amendments to these Bylaws may be proposed in writing to the
Executive Board by any regular member of the Division.

Section 2. Amendments shall be presented in writing to the members at least two
weeks before they are voted upon.

Section 3. Amendments may be adopted by a majority vote of the members of the
Division.

Section 4. These Bylaws and any amendments thereto shall be subject to approval
of the statewide Committee on Committees, Rules, and Jurisdiction.

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