ABA Governance Review Committee Requests Input by September 10

The committee charged with reviewing the practices of the American Booksellers Association's Board and officers to determine whether they are in accordance with established policies and procedures is seeking member input by Thursday, September 10.

The Governance Review Committee -- composed of chair and former ABA Board member Suzy Staubach of UConn Co-op, Catherine Weller of Sam Weller's Books, and Mark LaFramboise of Politics & Prose -- is asking booksellers to share their questions, comments, or suggestions regarding any aspect of ABA governance, including the Board/staff relationship and increasing transparency.

The Governance Review Committee's purpose is to ensure that the relationship between the Board and senior management is functioning according to ABA's organizational design; to supervise resolution of any issues where the Board or staff has a conflict of interest; and to provide oversight if there is a material question of whether the Board is maintaining fiduciary responsibility.

Questions, comments, or suggestions about ABA governance should be sent to the committee at [email protected]. Comments received will remain confidential to the GRC; however, recommendations will be synthesized (but made anonymous) and shared with the Board.

More information about the role and structure of the GRC as well as previous committee reports are available to members on BookWeb.org.