ABA Governance and Finances
 

Experienced, dynamic booksellers from across the U.S. serve on ABA’s Board. Learn who they are, and how you can contact them.

These bylaws, passed by the ABA membership in 1999 and in amended in 2007, cover everything from dues to committees to ABA administration.

Based on extensive member input, the ABA Board have reviewed and approved Ends Policies, which express the Board's long-term goals. ABA President Russ Lawrence explains in a letter to the membership how how the ABA's Five-Year Strategic Plan morphed into Ends Statements, "a much nimbler, more realistic approach to planning."

This document includes details about the ABA bylaws, Governance Process Policies, Board/CEO linkage, and more. Revised July 2007.

This document includes details about Employment Practices, Employee Benefits and Responsibilities, Accounting Policies and Procedures, and more.

Governance Committee Reports
This committee reviews association, board, and officers' practices. Updated annually.

Here's the slideshow that accompanied the President's, Vice President's, and CEO’s reports, plus ABA balance sheets. Here, also, is the handout provided to members at the meeting.

Consolidated Financial Statements
ABA Tax Form 990

Current and previous year's association tax returns.

The ABA Booksellers Advisory Council is designed to provide the Board with a broad cross-section of views from within the community of independent booksellers.