Houston Area Library Automated Network (H.A.L.A.N.) Advisory Board
Houston Public Library
500 McKinney Street, 6th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Contact: Judith Hiott
Phone: (832) 393-1476 Fax: (832) 393-1476
Email: Judith.hiott@cityofhouston.net
Updated as of: 7/19/2010
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(City)
City of Houston Ordinance No. 87-1179. Amended by City of Houston Ordinance No. 89-2669.
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
Its purpose is to maximize library and information technologies for residents of the Houston and surrounding areas and to enable efficient operations of the libraries. HALAN provides computerized library services through an automated library system and serves as a gateway to the evolving global information community. HALAN’s goals are to provide system accessibility with minimum downtime, excellent customer service through a variety of services and effective consortium and account management while balancing the needs of all the member libraries.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
The Board shall meet at least twice each fiscal year (September – August). The time and location of meetings are determined by the Director of HPL in conjunction with the Chief of HALAN.
COMPOSITION
TOTAL: 10 members, however this number varies based on participation
Positions 1 through 3: Appointed by the Houston City Council.
Positions 4 through 10: Appointed by the appropriate governing body for the member library.
QUORUM: A quorum to conduct business shall be equal to a simple majority and that simple majority shall be required for passage of any measure.
TERM: Board members shall be appointed to the HALAN Advisory Board for a term of two years.
CHAIRPERSON: The Board shall annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for a term beginning September 1 and ending August 31.
COMPENSATION: Not specified.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston.
MEMBER LIST