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CARLDIG-S hold annual elections, with the Steering Committee acting as the nominating committee unless otherwise appointed by the Chair. An initial call for nominees will go out in July with a second call in August. In the Fall Steering Committee meeting, the Chair will present the nominees. If there is only one candidate for an office, the Steering Committee shall elect that officer by acclamation. If there is more than one candidate, the Secretary will send out an email ballot to the membership. Voting is limited to current CARLDIG-S members with active membership in CARL. 

Chair (elected position). The Chair prepares the agenda for and conduct all meetings and any other activities to meet the needs and interests of the members; calls elections by the Steering Committee to fill vacancies of elected officers; appoints committees or individuals for special projects, including CARLDIG-S Webmaster and Publicity Officer; serves as liaison between CARLDIG-S and CARL; and oversees all CARLDIG-S activities.

Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect (elected position). The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect acts for the Chair in his/her absence; serves as a member or chair of each workshop or program committee; and performs other duties as required.

Secretary (elected position). The Secretary takes and distributes minutes of Steering Committee meetings; establishes and maintains an archive of CARLDIG-S activities; and performs other duties as required.

Programs Chair (elected position). The Programs Chair coordinates planning and production of programs for the year (both in person and virtual) in accordance with CARL guidelines for programs; is responsible for public relations (e.g. monitoring event registration and resolving registration issues, greeting members at workshops or programs); and performs other duties as requested by the Chair.

Webmaster (appointed position). The Webmaster is responsible for the accuracy, updating, and maintenance of the CARLDIG-S web site, including, but not limited to, information about CARLDIG-S (e.g., meetings, programs, workshops) with appropriate links to other sites (e.g., CARL, sites relating to specific workshops); and works closely with the Chair and other Steering Committee members as appropriate.

Publicity Officer (appointed position). The Publicity Officer is responsible for communication regarding social events; maintaining the CARLDIG-S social media accounts; and performs other duties as requested by the Chair.