MAL Organization Structure FY21 and Beyond
The proposed MAL bylaws were approved by the MAL council in October 2018 and approved by the Society Secretary on December 2, 2018. The new bylaws went into effect on July 1, 2019. Please contact the MAL president at mal-president@swe.org with any questions or concerns.
What are the major changes to the MAL leadership structure in the new bylaws?
The MAL council was dissolved and representative positions were eliminated. The MAL executive committee and MAL council have been replaced by the MAL executive council as the voting and strategic body of the organization. Two director and two special director positions were added to the executive council to lead key functional areas. The functional areas, however, are not specifically designated, allowing flexibility as the organization changes.
A nominating committee was established to help in the election process, and all MAL members are responsible for electing the MAL officers and directors.
The work done by committee chair/coordinator positions will continue, as these are key functional areas of the MAL organization that provide value for our members. However, directors, instead of committee chairs, may be responsible for some of this work. Only the financial assessment committee is designated in the bylaws and our bylaws give us the power to establish other committees as necessary for these and other functional areas important to our members.
How do these changes affect the function of the MAL organization?
There are few changes to the way the MAL organization operates. The MAL executive council (new voting body) is smaller and absorbed duties of both the past MAL executive committee and MAL council (i.e. no functions are lost with this change). A MAL nominating committee is established to make the election process more robust and assist in the development of our leadership pipeline.
Current committee chair/coordinator positions have continued, though some are incorporated into director positions. There is no change in key functional areas (outreach, communications like newsletter and website and social media, awards, etc.).
MAL representative positions were eliminated, so the communication channels of the MAL organization have changed.
Can collegiates still hold MAL leadership positions?
Yes. Collegiates had the ability to be involved in MAL leadership in the past, and do in the new structure as well. Undergrad collegiates may hold most committee chair/coordinator positions, as well as special director positions. Graduate collegiates (typically members who do meet the qualifications of a professional member) may hold any position except president, vice president, and nominating committee chair. A graduate collegiate who wants to hold the positions of secretary, treasurer, or director requires the approval of the executive council.
What other changes were made to the bylaws?
The remaining changes are relatively minor and include changes to the timing of elections, and changes to the way elections are performed. The MAL membership is now responsible for electing the members of the executive council. And, all MAL members will vote on future proposed amendments to the bylaws.
The MAL council was dissolved and representative positions were eliminated. The MAL executive committee and MAL council have been replaced by the MAL executive council as the voting and strategic body of the organization. Two director and two special director positions were added to the executive council to lead key functional areas. The functional areas, however, are not specifically designated, allowing flexibility as the organization changes.
A nominating committee was established to help in the election process, and all MAL members are responsible for electing the MAL officers and directors.
The work done by committee chair/coordinator positions will continue, as these are key functional areas of the MAL organization that provide value for our members. However, directors, instead of committee chairs, may be responsible for some of this work. Only the financial assessment committee is designated in the bylaws and our bylaws give us the power to establish other committees as necessary for these and other functional areas important to our members.
How do these changes affect the function of the MAL organization?
There are few changes to the way the MAL organization operates. The MAL executive council (new voting body) is smaller and absorbed duties of both the past MAL executive committee and MAL council (i.e. no functions are lost with this change). A MAL nominating committee is established to make the election process more robust and assist in the development of our leadership pipeline.
Current committee chair/coordinator positions have continued, though some are incorporated into director positions. There is no change in key functional areas (outreach, communications like newsletter and website and social media, awards, etc.).
MAL representative positions were eliminated, so the communication channels of the MAL organization have changed.
Can collegiates still hold MAL leadership positions?
Yes. Collegiates had the ability to be involved in MAL leadership in the past, and do in the new structure as well. Undergrad collegiates may hold most committee chair/coordinator positions, as well as special director positions. Graduate collegiates (typically members who do meet the qualifications of a professional member) may hold any position except president, vice president, and nominating committee chair. A graduate collegiate who wants to hold the positions of secretary, treasurer, or director requires the approval of the executive council.
What other changes were made to the bylaws?
The remaining changes are relatively minor and include changes to the timing of elections, and changes to the way elections are performed. The MAL membership is now responsible for electing the members of the executive council. And, all MAL members will vote on future proposed amendments to the bylaws.
Advertisement
SWE News