A. Duties of the Chair
- Develops policies and actions for consideration by the ALC
- Sets annual agenda and supervises ALC activities and meetings
- Serves as presiding officer of the Affiliate Assembly at the annual convention
- Coordinates ALC elections in collaboration with the Staff Liaison and announces results
B. Duties of Chair-Elect
- Works closely with the Chair and the ALC throughout the year
- Serves as liaison between the ALC and the Staff Liaison to ensure and update the ALC information on the TESOL Web site
- With staff, Board Liaisons, and the ALC, plans the agenda for the Affiliate Leaders’ Workshop and coordinates/facilitates the Affiliate Leadership Workshop
- Helps develop policies and action plans for consideration by the ALC
C. Duties of the Past Chair
- Works closely with and provides support to the Chair throughout the year
- Engages in regular communication with the ALC Team
- Works with the ALC team and affiliates to develop,organize, and facilitate the ALC Colloquium at the annual convention
- Prepares the annual report in collaboration with the Staff Liaison and presents the report at the Affiliate Assembly at the annual convention
- Solicits proposals for Best of Affiliate presentations and coordinates adjudication thereof
D. Duties of Member A
- Plans the Affiliate newsletter
- Works with otherALC members, the Board Liaison, and Staff Liaison to plan and organize the Affiliate Booth at the TESOL Annual Convention
- Organizes and facilitates the Newsletter Editor Workshop
- Assists the Chair in the coordination and implementation of affiliate functions at the annual convention and throughout the year
E. Duties of all Committee members
- Attend meetings including conference calls of the Affiliate Leadership Council scheduled by the Chair
- Follow the mission and the vision of the affiliates and TESOL
- Plan activities to be held at the TESOL Annual Convention
- Produce two (2) issues of the Affiliate News annually