ACL Secretary's Report
Sandra Carberry

The ACL Board met on January 20, 2001 in New Jersey.  Minutes are
posted on the web site in the ACL archive.

There is a need for better documentation of ACL policies, practices, 
and procedures.  The following work is underway:
   1. Conference Handbook:
      Ed Hovy compiled a draft conference handbook which is being
      updated to include suggestions and practices from recent
      conferences.  This will be posted on the web and be accessible
      to conference organizers.
   2. ACL Policies:
      A set of written policies are being collected and will be posted
      on the ACL web site.
   3. ACL Practices:
      Although not formal policies that must be adhered to, there are
      certain common practices within ACL.  These are being compiled
      and will be posted on the web.
   4. ACL officer duties:
      To help new ACL officers benefit from the insight of former officers,
      each current officer is compiling a list of his or her duties, along
      with strategic dates, standard procedures, and recommendations.

A revised election procedure is being followed this year.  
The slate of candidates proposed by the Executive Committee will be
announced at the ACL business meeting and will be posted on the web
site.  Nominations from the membership will be accepted until
Friday, August 10.  (The Constitution requires a 1 month period for
additional nominations.)  Statements from the candidates will be
posted on the web by Thursday, August 16 and electronic voting will begin
on Monday, August 20.  Voting will end at 5pm on Friday, September 21.