Managing Children's Services Committee

Charge

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To identify best practices and emerging trends as they relate to management of children's services; to determine if these ideas and issues are being addressed by other divisions or committees and to work cooperatively to initiate and further support related educational opportunities and professional development. Topics of interest may be referred to the committee by the ALSC Board, other ALSC committees, or by the membership.

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Roster

Sarah Polen
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2030)
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Composition

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The Managing Children's Services Committee consists of two co-chairs, appointed in alternating years, plus eight members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, plus one LLAMA liaison, all of whom function virtually, serving 2-year terms. (2 co-chairs + 8 members + 1 LLAMA liaison)

Origin

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Established in 1990 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

Staff Liaison

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