SECTION VII: ROUNDTABLES
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VII. ROUNDTABLES
 
      A. AUTHORIZATION
 
      B. STRUCTURE
 
      C. MEETINGS
 
      D. PROJECTS
 
      E. ANNUAL REPORTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
                             VII. ROUNDTABLES
 
      Roundtables are groups of members of the Association who meet regularly
to exchange ideas on topics not specifically addressed by the committees of
the Association.  A list of existing roundtables may be found in the
Association's Administrative Structure.
 
                           VII. A. AUTHORIZATION
 
      The President may authorize the establishment of a roundtable for a
period of 4 years after receiving letters of support from three members of
the Association identifying a common area of concern.  Renewal of the
authorization for another 4 years also requires three letters of support.  A
roundtable may be dissolved by the President at any time, if it appears that
it no longer serves a need or that its work could be carried on more
effectively by a committee of the Association.
 
                             VII. B. STRUCTURE
 
      Each roundtable is led by a coordinator appointed by the President in
consultation with the Board and other parties as appropriate.  Normally there
are no other officers and no specified membership.  However, the coordinator
and the President may agree to adopt an alternative form of organization.
 
                             VII. C. MEETINGS
 
      All roundtables hold at least one meeting a year convened by the
coordinator during the annual meeting of the Association.  Roundtable
meetings and other roundtable activities may be announced in the
Association's newsletter and listed in the program of the annual meeting.
 
                             VII. D. PROJECTS
 
      Roundtable activities need not include formal projects.  If a
roundtable wishes to undertake a project, the coordinator should consult with
the President to ensure that it is consistent with the goals of the
Association, and does not conflict with the plans of any Association
committee.  Funding may be made available by the Board for selected
roundtable projects.  Requests for funding should be submitted to the Fiscal
Officer no later than 4 weeks before the May/June Board meeting.
 
                           VII. E. ANNUAL REPORT
 
      The coordinator of the roundtable submits a brief annual report to the
President.  At the President's discretion it may be published with the annual
committee reports.