Overview of Standing Committees
Most of the work of the Society is done in committees. The committees that are currently active are Bylaws, Membership and Communications, Canadian-American Relations, International Communication and Development, Legislative Administrator (the Society's newsletter), Professional Journal, Roster, Program Development, Site Selection, Support Staff, Technology and Innovation, and Inside the Legislative Process. The committees are divided into three categories-A, B, and C-for scheduling purposes.
ASLCS members have an opportunity each year to choose which committees they would like to serve on. Visit the online selection form to make your selections.
Archives
The archivist is responsible for organizing, cataloging and storing the historical materials of the Society.
Bylaws and Standing Orders Committee (A)
Minutes
9/02 | 11/02 | 3/03 | 9/04 | 3/05 | 8/05 | 9/05 | 3/06 | 8/06 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The purpose of the Committee on Bylaws and Standing Orders is to consider all suggestions for changes in the Society's bylaws, to recommend only those which are absolutely necessary to improve the functioning of the Society, and to protect the bylaws from "whim" changes.
Canadian-American Relations Committee (C)
Minutes
9/02 | 11/02 | 9/04 | 3/05 | 9/05 | 8/06 | 9/06 | 8/07 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The purpose of the Committee on Canadian-American Relations is to encourage and maintain a good working relationship with our friends in Canada and to work with the Canadian Association of Clerks-at-the-Table in coordinating the biennial Joint Canadian-American Clerks' Conference. This conference is held in odd-numbered years and is hosted alternately between Canada and the United States. Unlike other Society meetings, the participation in this conference is limited to principal clerks and secretaries or their designated assistant if unable to attend.
Inside the Legislative Process (A)
Minutes
9/02 | 3/03 | 9/03 | 12/03 | 7/04 | 9/04 | 3/05 | 9/05 | 3/06 | 8/06 | 9/06 | 3/07 | 8/07 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The Committee on Inside the Legislative Process is charged with reviewing and producing the publication, Inside the Legislative Process. This informational reference document is based on a comprehensive survey of clerks and secretaries. The committee works closely with NCSL to develop the survey questions and record the responses in a format that is easily usable by all legislative units and reflects current legislative process.
International Communication and Development Committee (B)
Minutes
9/02 | 12/03 | 9/04 | 3/05 | 9/05 |3/06| 8/06 | 9/06 | 3/07 | 8/07 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The Committee on International Communication and Development reviews ASLCS's relationship with countries other than Canada and its role with NCSL in dealing with those countries. The committee receives reports from the Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee, works with other NCSL staff sections involved in international relations.
Legislative Administrator Committee (B)
Minutes
9/02 | 7/04 | 9/04 | 8/05 | 9/05 | 3/06 | 8/06 | 9/06 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The Legislative Administrator is the official newsletter of ASLCS. This publication is the means by which all ASLCS members have an opportunity to share the news of the Society. It contains the minutes from all Executive Committee, standing committee and business meetings as well as other articles about members and state news.
Membership and Communication Committee (B)
Minutes
9/02 | 11/02 | 3/03 | 9/04 | 3/05 | 8/05 | 9/05 | 3/06 | 8/06 | 9/06 | 3/07 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The purpose of the Committee on Membership and Communication is to strengthen the membership of ASLCS and to improve the Society's ability to share information with its members.
Professional Journal Committee (C)
Minutes
9/02 | 11/02 | 3/03 | 7/04 | 9/04 | 3/05 | 8/05 | 9/05 | 3/06 | 8/06 | 9/06 | 3/07 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The purpose of the Committee on a Professional Journal is to publish a journal that will be of interest to legislative staff. Legislatures in the 21st Century: Traditions in Transition is the name of the journal. The journal provides an opportunity for further professional development of Society members by having their work published in a professional journal. Articles on parliamentary procedure, management, technology, and other topics of interest to legislative staff are solicited for inclusion.
Program Development Committee (C)
Minutes
9/02 | 11/02 | 7/04 | 9/04 | 8/05 | 9/05 | 3/06 | 8/06 | 9/06 | 3/07 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The purpose of the Committee on Program Development is to plan the agenda for the ASLCS portion of the NCSL Annual Meeting and to develop the program for the Society's annual Professional Development Seminar.
Roster Committee (C)
Minutes
9/02 | 11/02 | 9/04 | 9/05 | 3/06 | 8/06 | 9/06 | 3/07 | 8/07 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The purpose of the Roster Committee is to provide a current listing of ASLCS members from the 50 states and U.S. insular possessions and territories. This roster also includes information pertinent to the Society's elected officers, past presidents, honorary members, special award recipients, committees and committee assignments, bylaws, and standing orders.
Site Selection Committee (A)
Minutes
9/02 | 7/04 | 9/04 | 3/05 | 8/05 | 9/05 | 3/06 | 9/06 | 3/07 | 8/07 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The purpose of the Committee on Site Selection is to investigate a location for the Professional Development Seminar, held each fall. It gives a committee recommendation to the ASLCS Executive Committee, which must vote to approve the committee's choice.
Support Staff Committee (B)
Minutes
9/02 | 11/02 | 9/04 | 3/05 | 8/05 | 9/05 | 3/06 | 8/06 | 9/06 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The purpose of the Committee on Support Staff is to represent the associate members of ASLCS, to strengthen the contribution and participation of associate members, and to ensure programs that address their needs and interests are included in the agendas of ASLCS meetings.
Technology Committee (A)
Minutes
9/02 | 11/02 | 3/03 | 7/04 | 3/05 | 9/05 | 3/06 | 9/06 | 9/07 | 3/08 | 7/08 | 10/08 |
Committee Membership
The Committee on Technology explores new technology and examines the adaptation of that technology to the operations of the state legislatures. The committee shares information with Society members through reports and programs at the NCSL Annual Meeting and at the ASLCS Professional Development Seminar. The committee, in accordance with the publication standards for the web site and subject to executive committee approval, provides guidance to the web master regarding design, content, and maintenance of the Society's web site. | 
