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: 7/20/2009
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(City)
Ord. #87-1179/89-2669, Date 7/8/1987
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
The name of this consortium is the Houston Area Library Automated Network (HALAN). 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
The Houston Area Library Automated Network (HALAN) is governed by a board of representatives from each full member institution and representatives from affiliate groups. That board, called the HALAN Advisory Board, includes voting members and non-voting ex officio members. Voting members are appointed by their governing bodies and/or are elected by a specific group of membership types. HALAN management staff participates as non-voting ex officio members as does the Director of the Houston Public Library, also the Director of HALAN. A member representative to the Board is determined by the governing body of each member institution and confirmed in writing or electronically to the Director of the Houston Public Library / Director of HALAN. The number on the Board may vary as each full member shall have at least one representative, with one vote. The City of Houston has three positions.
Positions 1 through 3 Are appointed by the Houston City Council.
Positions 4 through 10 Are 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.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston.
MEMBER LIST