GIS Advisory Committee Draft Bylaws

1) Name: This University Committee will be known as the Geographic Information Systems Advisory Committee, abbreviated as the GIS Advisory Committee.

2) Composition of the Committee: The committee will be composed of faculty representatives from units that rely heavily on GIS services.  In addition, the Committee will reflect an external representation from outside FIU in organizations that have a close working relationship with the Laboratory.  The representatives will be nominated by the Advisory Committee.

3) The Chair, Acting Chair and Co-chair: The committee will elect a chair and a co-chair.  Each will serve a one-year term.  In the first term, the Library Administration will recommend an Acting Chair.  The Acting Chair will serve until the Committee elects a chair.

4) Committee Meetings: There will be two regular meetings of the Committee each year.  Other meetings may be called by the Chair of the Committee as needed.  The Library Director and the GIS Coordinator will attend meetings.  The Chair of the Committee and the GIS Coordinator will be responsible for organizing meetings, setting agendas, communicating with other members of the Committee as well as with the GIS User Group.

5) The functions of the Committee: The Committee will recommend policies, services, budget, and review activities and performance of the Lab.

6) Vacancies: In the event of a resignation of an elected Chair, the current Co-Chair will become the Chair.  Another co-chair will be elected by the committee.

GIS Advisory Committee Draft Constitution

1) Name: This University Committee shall be known as "Geographic Information Systems Advisory Committee," abbreviated as "GIS Advisory Committee."

2) Composition of the Committee: The committee shall be composed of faculty representatives from College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, and/or any other academic unit that has major representation of GIS users.  In addition, the Committee shall reflect a representation from outside FIU but has close working relationship with FIU. The representatives will be nominated by the college deans and chairs.

3) The Chair, Acting Chair and Co-chair: The Committee will elect a chair and a co-chair. Each shall serve a two-year term. In the first term, the Library Administration will recommend an Acting Chair. The Acting Chair serves the term until the Committee elects a Chair.

4) Committee meetings: There shall be two regular meetings of the Committee each year. Other meetings are called upon by the Chair of the Committee on a needed basis. The Library administration and the GIS coordinator of the Library will be attending both meeting. The Chair of the Committee and the GIS coordinator are responsible for organizing meetings, setting up schedules, communicating with other members of the Committee as well as with the GIS campus user group.

5) The functions of the Committee: The Committee is empowered to adopt policies, recommend services, approve budget proposal, review and evaluate GISRSAL's activities and performance.

6) Vacancies: In the event of a resignation of an elected Chair, the current Co-Chair will be the Acting Chair until another Chair is elected by the committee.