DBIO Recommended Practices - SLA-DBIO Email List Owner

For more information, consult the Lyris ListManager.

Function: The DBIO Email Discussion List Owner is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the DBIO Email Discussion List, including approving additions to the list by checking membership records, and troubleshooting list problems such as bounced mail, changed or unrecognizable e-mail addresses.

Qualifications: In addition to the qualifications outlined in Appendix A - Qualifications, Expenses, Records and Reporting for Executive Board, Advisory Board/Council and Committees, if the list is hosted by an institution other than the Association, the list owner must be affiliated in some way with that host institution.

Appointments: The term of appointment is not fixed.

1. Manage the daily operations of running the Email Discussion List, including troubleshooting list problems and dealing with complaints, queries, technical problems, etc. Resolve Email Discussion List errors caused by bounced mail, changed or incorrect e-mail addresses, full mail boxes, etc., by working with the Email Discussion List manager at the host institution, or directly with subscriber having problems accessing or using the Email Discussion List.
2. By deadline determined each year (typically January), submit an estimated budget to the Treasurer.

Records: E-mail communications with the host institution’s list manager are kept as a record of problems/solutions encountered.  See also:  Appendix A - Qualifications, Expenses, Records and Reporting for Executive Board, Advisory Board/Council and Committees.