What organizational structure is required for a Section or Roundtable?
Sections: The organizational structure of the Section is left up to the Section. There are three rules to follow. First, as stated in the Constitution, all members must be current Individual members or the designated representative of current Institutional members of SAA. Second, the Council Guidelines for Sections stipulate that each Section must have a chair, vice-chair/chair-elect, and a minimum of two steering committee members. The officers and steering committee members of every Section must be chosen by election. Third, the Bylaws of the Society of American Archivists require that: “Each Section shall adopt bylaws defining its own governance provided that no Section bylaw may be in conflict with the constitution, bylaws, or guidelines of the Society.” When you become chairperson of a Section, be sure to obtain a copy of your most recent bylaws. If your Section does not have bylaws, you should propose bylaws for the Section to adopt at the next Annual Meeting. If your Section has
