Standing Committees

The PLA Board established the Standing Committee system to enhance the involvement of PLA members in shaping the organization's activities. This system integrates committees as a vital part of our Policy and Procedures, ensuring their consistent contribution to the PLA through well-defined responsibilities and objectives. Furthermore, the PLA Board has expanded participation, actively encouraging and welcoming PLA members to engage more actively in the organization.

The following are listed in alphabetical order.

Board Development

Size: 3-5
Eligible: Board or PLA Members
Chair: Forrest
Scope & Duties: Create and maintain a pre-approved list of trainings for Board members, create and maintain a calendar of Development trainings, locate appropriate trainings on request.

Membership Committee

Size: 3-5
Eligible: Board and/or PLA Members
Chair: Yeti
Scope & Duties: Membership drives, membership benefit, welcome packets, reciprocal agreements, and membership-only events

Policy & Procedures Committee

Size: 5-7
Eligible: Board and/or PLA Members
Chair: Cheeki
Scope & Duties: Review policies and procedures on an ongoing basis. Propose revisions and changes to the Board for approval. Update policy & Procedure documents based on Board decisions.

PR & Outreach Committee

Size: 5-7
Eligible: Board and/or PLA Members
Chair: Forrest & Inki
Scope & Duties: Inform Membership and Public about all PLA Events including Social Media postings, via the PLA Account. PLA Calendar coordination and posting. Maintain a list of regularly scheduled events. Outreach by networking and collaboration with communities' organizations. Create marketing materials.

Special Events Committee

Size: 5-11
Eligible: Board, PLA Members, and/or Community, including at least one Volunteer Coordinator
Chair: Maeve, Ward
Volunteer Coordinator: Mynx
Scope & Duties: Plan and schedule various events throughout the year. Maintain list of annual events. Due to the nature of this committee, non-PLA Members are welcome to be involved.

Digital Operations Committee (DOCs)

Size: 3-5
Eligible: Board and/or PLA Members, including at least one Board Officer
Chair: Ward
Officer: Ward
Scope & Duties: Create and maintain Technology/IT documentation, Tech assistance for Board, Zoom Attendant, Discord Admin/Owner. NOTE: This Committee complements the IT services provided by outside contractors but operates separately.

Community Education Committee

Size: 5-7
Eligible: Board and/or PLA Members, including at least one Volunteer Coordinator
Chair: MizTee
Volunteer Coordinator:
Scope & Duties: Plan and schedule classes, trainings, skill shares, etc offered to PLA membership and/or general public.

Rev. 7/2025

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