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PDP Sections and Bylaws from MLA Manual
Professional Development Officer | Professional Development Panel | PDP Bylaws
III. Executive Board and Advisory Panels
B. Duties
3. Appointed Officers of the Association
b. Specific Duties of Appointed Officers
(4) Professional Development Officer
(p. III-13 to III-14)
(a) serves as voting member of the Executive Board.
(b) calls and presides at all meetings of the Professional Development Advisory Panel (PDP).
(c) prepares agenda and distributes to PDP members prior to meeting.
(d) notifies ex officio members of the PDP meeting schedule and agenda for meeting.
(e) appoints no more than twelve (12) PDP members in consultation with the President and subject to the approval of the Executive Board. Appointments are for one (1) fiscal year and should represent all types of libraries and all areas of Maryland. All voting members of the Advisory Panel must be current members of the Association. Submits a roster of panel members to the MLA President by September 1.
(f) appoints a PDP member as a non-voting liaison to the program committee of each division and to each interest group that conducts programs. MLA Past President serves as the liaison to the Trustees Division.
(g) reviews the Activity/Program Approval Forms in consultation with the Advisory Panel liaison to the respective Division/Interest Group, and with the recommendation of the respective liaison makes the decision on approving the activity/program; reports to the PDP, MLA Executive Board and the program chair of the Division/Interest Group on the approval status of the activity/program.
(h) submits annual work plan to the MLA Planning and Bylaws Committee by August 1. [Section VIII Forms- Work Plan in the MLA Manual].
(i) submits to the MLA President a written a final report to the Association President President by June 15. The results of the evaluation should be used to develop the next year's annual work plan. [Section VIII FormsBB & C in the MLA Manual].
(j) complies with all MLA programming, planning, financial guidelines and procedures.
(k) implements specific annual charges given by the President and Executive Board.
(l) forwards copies of all changes in programming procedures, policies and guidelines to the Association Planning and Bylaws Committee for inclusion in the MLA Manual. Provides copies for Executive Board and Advisory Council members.
III. Executive Board and Advisory Panels
C. Advisory Panels
2. Specific Advisory Panels and Groups
c. Professional Development Advisory Panel (PDP)
(p. III-20 to III-21)
(1)Members:(a) appointed members representing all areas of Maryland and all types of libraries.
(b) In addition the Panel will include: (1) Maryland Library Association Past President as an ex officio voting member and (2) Staff Development Specialist, Division of Library Development and Services as an ex officio non-voting member.
(2) coordinates, approves, evaluates all programs and activities of the Association, its divisions and interest groups outside the Annual Conference programs and activities.
(3) provides leadership training for the Association to improve skills of those MLA members who hold or desire to hold leadership roles in the Association.
(4) holds a program planning meeting with the Annual Conference Committee Chair/Second President Elect, that includes the members of the Annual Conference Committee and the division and interest group program committee chairs. This meeting will serve as a training session on the planning and funding of programs and on MLA procedures involved in conducting programs. Possible outcomes for the meeting would also be the sharing of tentative plans in order to prevent duplication, to encourage joint sponsorship of programs, to prevent date conflicts both within MLA and with other agencies offering programs. Elimination of scheduling conflicts and encouragement of joint mailings of program information are desirable.
(5) administers the Professional Enrichment Program Grants and other forms of financial assistance offered through the Association.
(6) members serve as non-voting liaisons to the committee of a designated division and/or interest group that conducts programs. Each liaison reviews the activity/program plans and the Activity/Program Approval Forms of their designated division/interest group and makes a recommendation regarding approval of the activity/program to the Professional Development Officer for the respective Division/Interest Group; reports on approval status of divisional/interest group programs policies and procedures of the Association for conducting programs and activities outside the Annual Conference.
(7) develops and review guidelines, policies and forms of planning, conducting and evaluating programs.
(8) serves as a resource for Association's program planners on policy and procedures in conducting programs.
(9) works with official groups involved in continuing education opportunities for library members.
(10) keeps abreast with official groups involved in continuing education opportunities for library members.
(11) submits financial commitments, e.g. dues, joint programming, etc., to outside organizations for prior approval of the Association Executive Board.
(12) assists officer in preparing annual work plan for submission to the Association Planning and Bylaws Committee by the August 1.
MARYLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PANEL (PDP)
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of this organization, a committee of the Maryland Library Association, shall be the Professional Development Panel (PDP).
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
Section 1. The Professional Development Panel serves as the reviewing body for Maryland Library Association programs, conducts training programs, and monitors resources for professional and staff development; provides leadership training for the Association to improve skills of those MLA members who hold or desire to hold leadership roles in the Association.
Section 1a. The Professional Development Panel review of activities shall not include review of Annual Conference activities and programs.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP & OFFICERS
Section 1. Any member of the Maryland Library Association who has served in an appointed or elected office, as officer of a division, interest group, or member who has planned programs or events is eligible to be a member. All voting members of the PDP must be current members of the Association.
Section 2. The Professional Development Officer shall be appointed by the Maryland Library Association President and be approved by the Executive Board.
Section 3. Panel members shall be appointed by the Professional Development Officer.
Section 4. Members shall represent all areas of Maryland and all types of libraries.
Section 5. In addition the Panel will include the Maryland Library Association=s Past President and Treasurer as Ex officio non-voting members.
ARTICLE - IV - DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. APPOINTED OFFICERS. The Professional Development Panel has no elected officers, all offices are held by appointment.
Section 2. TERMS OF OFFICE. Terms of office shall correspond to the fiscal year of the organization, which shall be I July through 30 June.
Section 3. DUTIES. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
(a) serves as voting member of the Executive Board; and appointed member to the Annual Conference Committee.
(b) calls and presides at all meetings of the Professional Development Panel (PDP).
(c) prepares agenda and distributes to PDP members prior to meeting.
(d) notifies ex officio members of the PDP meeting schedule and agenda for meeting.
(e) appoints no more than twelve (12) PDP members in consultation with the President and subject to the approval of the Executive Board and submits a roster of panel members to the MLA President by September 1st.
(f) may appoint PDP members as a non-voting liaison to the program committee of each division and to each interest group that conducts programs. MLA Past President serves as the liaison to the Trustees Division.
(g) reviews the Program Approval Forms submitted by Divisions/Interest Groups in consultation with the Panel and makes the decision on approving the activity/program; reports to the PDP, MLA Executive Board and the Division/Interest Group on the approval status of the activity/program.
(h) submits annual work plan to the MLA Planning and Bylaws Committee by August 1.
(i) submits to the MLA President a written a final report by June 15. The results of the evaluation should be used to develop the next year's annual work plan.
(j) complies with all MLA programming, planning, financial guidelines and procedures.
(k) implements specific annual charges given by the President and Executive Board.
(l) forwards copies of all changes in programming procedures, policies and guidelines to the Association Planning and Bylaws Committee for inclusion in the MLA Manual. Provides copies for Executive Board and Advisory Council members.
(j) supplies Panel members with current Manuals, bylaws, and other materials pertinent to the goals and duties of the Panel.
(k) submits financial commitments, e.g. dues, joint programming, etc., to outside organizations for prior approval of the Association Executive Board.
(l) plans the Program Planning Day for newly elected Division/Interest Group officers.
b. DUTIES. PANEL.
(a) shall represent all areas of Maryland and all types of libraries.
(b) coordinates, approves, evaluates all programs and activities of the Association, its divisions and interest groups outside the Annual Conference programs and activities.
(c) provides leadership training for the Association to improve skills of those MLA members who hold or desire to hold leadership roles in the Association.
(e) administers the Professional Enrichment Program Grants and other forms of financial assistance offered through the Association.
(f) reviewing the activity/program plans and the Program Approval Forms of division/interest groups and make a recommendation regarding approval of the activity/program to the Professional Development Officer for the respective Division/Interest Group.
Optional: members may serve as non-voting liaisons to the committee of a designated division and/or interest group that conducts programs in accordance with PDP guidelines stated in these bylaws.
(g) develops and review guidelines, policies and forms of planning, conducting and evaluating programs.
(h) serves as a resource for Association's program planners on policy and procedures in conducting programs.
(i) works with official groups involved in continuing education opportunities for library members.
(j) keeps abreast with official groups involved in continuing education opportunities for library members.
(k) assists the Professional Development Officer in preparing annual work plan for submission to the Association Planning and Bylaws Committee by the August 1.
(l) assists the Professional Development Officer in planning and presentation of the Program Planning Day.
c. EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS.
Section 1. The Maryland Library Association's Past President and the current Treasurer shall be designated Ex-officio, non-voting members acting in an advisory and consulting capacity to the Professional Development Panel.
Section 2. The Maryland Library Association's Executive Director shall be designated an Ex-officio, non-voting member. and will be notified of all activities and decisions, included on mailings, notices of meetings, etc.
ARTICLE V - COMMITTEES
Section 1. Committees will be formed when and if needed; PDP members may be charged to serve on specific committees by the President, Executive Board, or Professional Development Officer.
ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS
Section 1. A meeting of the PDP shall be held during the Annual Meeting of the Maryland Library Association.
Section 2. Additional meetings shall be held at times and places determined by the Professional Development Officer or Panel members. It is recognized that much of the work of the PDP can be accomplished through the use of online/email virtual meetings as well as in person meetings.
Section 3. At any meeting of the PDP for the transaction of business, one-tenth of the total membership shall constitute a quorum.
Section 4. Hold a program planning meeting with the Annual Conference Committee Chair/Second President Elect that includes the members of the Annual Conference Committee and the division and interest group program committee chairs. This meeting will serve as a training session on the planning and funding of programs and on MLA procedures involved in conducting programs. Possible outcomes for the meeting would also be the sharing of tentative plans in order to prevent duplication, to encourage joint sponsorship of programs, to prevent date conflicts both within MLA and with other agencies offering programs. Elimination of scheduling conflicts and encouragement of joint mailings of program information are desirable.
ARTICLE VII NOMINATIONS
Section 1. NOMINATIONS. Officers and members are appointed but nominations for consideration to appointment are accepted.
Section 2. NOMINATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - will be submitted to the President of the Maryland Library Association.
<> Section 3. NOMINATION FOR PANEL MEMBERS - will be submitted to the Professional Development Officer. Self-nominations are accepted.
Section 4. All nominees will be MLA members or willing to become a member if appointed.
ARTICLE VIII - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert's Rules of Order (Revised), in the latest edition, shall govern the division in all cases in which it can be applied and which are not governed by these Bylaws.
ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of those present and voting at any business meeting, with the approval of the Association's Executive Board, and with notice of any proposed amendment having been published at least (30) days before the annual business meeting.
[revised 2000]
Last updated 03 Nobember 2012.