These are the descriptions of all the editorial positions on the journal.
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A. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the publication of the Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal and has general supervision of the publishing process. He or she is also in charge of (1) calling and running meetings of the Editorial Board and of the entire membership, as set forth in Article III, (2) assist the Editorial Board with managing the workflow to both second and third-year editors, as well as delegating authority for judicial review, (3) continuing all relationships with non-Journal community, that is the administration, faculty and student body of the law school, Journal alumni, and members of the legal profession; and (4) if desired by the Editors Board, organizing the annual symposium.
The Editor-in-Chief supervises all aspects of the student writing process and make all undelegated decisions concerning the viability of topics and the structure, substance and style of the student articles. The final decision concerning the publishability of a student article is completely within his or her discretion. He or she gives final approval on topics after consultation with the Research Editors, and delegates authority to the Notes and Comments Editors and Editors in developing student articles and projects for the Journal.
The Editor-in-Chief has full responsibility for the structure, substance, and style of all non-student articles published in the Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal. He or she delegates authority to the Senior Articles Editor(s) to direct or approve all solicitations for non-student articles and book reviews, including both faculty contacts and approaches to outside members of the profession. Final decisions concerning the disposition of manuscripts submitted to the Journal for publication rest within his or her discretion.
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for overseeing the submission, distribution, and evaluation of the written submission of the write-on competition. The Editor-in-Chief sets the grading schedule for submissions and must make sure that everyone completes their assigned grading on time.
The Editor-in-Chief shall have the power to appoint such committees as may from time to time be necessary. The Editor-in-Chief may develop such symposia as are warranted for the Journal to publish. The responsibility for developing such symposia may be delegated to the Symposium editor or if none, then to the Managing Development Editor.
B. MANAGING EDITOR(S)
The Managing Editor(s) are responsible for shepherding the articles and notes through the production process and transformation of the spaded articles and notes into the final formatted version that will appear in the published editions of the journal. The Managing Editor(s) are in charge of making sure print day runs as smooth as possible. The Managing Editor(s) are responsible for making the final citation decisions. The Managing Editor(s) may evaluate all members on their performance.
The Managing Editors will work in conjunction with Managing Articles Editor(s) and/or Managing Notes and Comments Editors(s) in corresponding with authors and receiving final approval.
C. MANAGING ARTICLES EDITOR(S)
The Managing Articles Editors will receive and determine which articles will be accepted for publication and extend offers to the authors of the articles. This decision is made with the Editor-in-Chief. The Managing Articles Editors will make offers on a rolling basis, but as far in advance of the semester's production schedule as possible. The Managing Article Editor(s) maintain contact with authors.
The Managing Articles Editor(s) designate articles editors to assign a team of associate editors for editing. The Managing Article Editor(s) is responsible for imputing all changes to the articles. The Managing Articles Editors may evaluate all members on their performance.
D. MANAGING NOTES AND COMMENTS EDITOR(S)
Managing Notes and Comments Editor(s) is responsible for ensuring that student pieces meet with the publication schedule. The job duties are similar to the Managing Articles Editors except that the Managing Notes and Comments Editors work with the student authors. The Managing Notes and Comments Editor(s) may evaluate all members on their performance.
Managing Notes and Comments Editor(s) work with the Associate Editors in completing their writing requirement. They will help pick topics along with the Associate Editor's buddy, set a time table, and work the Journal faculty advisors who will review the student pieces to ensure that they will meet the writing the school's writing requirement. Managing Notes and Comments Editor(s) will recommend which student pieces should be published the following year in compliance with Article Eight of these By-Laws, with a goal of publishing at least two student pieces per volume.
E. MANAGING BUSINESS EDITOR(S)
The Managing Business Editor(s) will be in charge of increasing journal visibility by increasing subscription revenue and exploring other sources of venue. Managing Business Editors must keep track of the journal finances including maintaining the checking account, an investment account, accounts receivable ledger, and generally keeping track of all receipts and disbursements.
Managing Business Editor(s) are in charge of (1) billing subscribers; (2) circulation management and adjustment; (3) advertising; (4) subscription campaigns; (5) keeping financial records; (6) authorizing and making expenditures; (7) fundraising; and (8) preparing the annual budget. The Business Editors are responsible to the Editor-in-Chief.
Managing Business Editor(s) is responsible for maintaining snack food in the journal suite, as well as organizing any journal parties. These purchases or events can be made at the Managing Business Editor(s) discretion in consultation with the Editor-in-Chief.
F. MANAGING RESEARCH EDITOR(S)
Managing Research Editor(s) are responsible for creating a bibliography in issue two of each volume of the Journal. The Bibliography lists all computer and technology related articles published in the prior year. The Managing Research Editor(s) will assign all associate editors publications to review. The Managing Research Editor(s) will then spade all of the bibliography lists and sort them according to subject headings. The Managing Research Editor(s) are responsible for providing a thoroughly edited and bibliography to the Managing Editors so that it can be sent to publication with the remaining articles for the second issue.
G. MANAGING DEVELOPMENT EDITOR
Managing Development Editor is responsible for soliciting the articles that will be published in the Journal and maintaining contact with former authors and former staff members. The Managing Development Editor is responsible for publicizing the Journal and keeping the Journal name out there. The Managing Development Editor is responsible for implementing and coordinating one or more discrete projects as identified by the Managing Editorial Board. If there is no Managing Symposium Editor, then the Managing Development Editor is responsible for taking the lead if the Journal determines a symposium is desired. If the Journals desires to create an alumni board, whose purpose would be to fostering the relationship between the Journal alumni and current members, the Managing Development Editor would be responsible.
H. MANAGING TECHNOLOGY EDITOR
Managing Technology Editor is responsible for the Journal website. Managing Technology Editor is responsible for making the Journal website the most up-to-date and user friendly for both potential authors and subscribers. Managing Technology Editor oversees the implementation of software and hardware for the use of the Journal. The Managing Technology Editor is also the liaison between the Rutgers University Computing Service and the Journal.
I. MANAGING SYMPOSIUM EDITOR
(Position eliminated per majority vote, as required by the journal's by-laws, in 2004) Managing Symposium Editor is responsible for planning and organizing any symposium the Journal decides to host. The Managing Symposium Editor is responsible for researching topics for the symposium and responsible for determining the structure of the symposium, the panelists, and any funds needs to produce the Symposium.
J. ARTICLES EDITORS
Articles Editors oversee the process of developing non-student work and projects for publication, and supervise the staff members in the editing process of the final drafts of non-student articles. Articles Editors work with the Managing Articles Editor(s) in the day-to-day managing of the work of the Associate Editors, including assisting the Associate Editors with regards to questions of cite checking, structure, style and substance. The Articles Editors are responsible for notifying the Managing Articles Editor(s) of any issues regarding the work of an Associate Editor.
K. NOTES & COMMENTS EDITORS
Notes & Comments Editors oversee the process of developing student work and projects for publication, and supervise the staff members in the editing process of the final drafts of student notes. Notes & Comments Editors work with the Managing Notes & Comments Editor(s) in the day-to-day managing of the work of the Associate Editors, including assisting the Associate Editors with regards to questions of cite checking, structure, style and substance. The Notes & Comments Editors are responsible for notifying the Managing Notes & Comments Editor(s) of any issues regarding the work of an Associate Editor.
L. THIRD YEAR EDITORS
A Third year staff member can only become a Third year editor once all the above positions are filled. The Third Year Editors roll will be largely defined by the Editor-in-Chief, if necessary. Third Year Editors will be responsible for mentoring their 2L buddy through the completion of their writing requirement. Editors may be called upon to perform routine spading of articles and notes, assist in the completion of the bibliography, and/or to help out with running the symposium.
M. MANAGING BOARD
The above- defined editors with managing in their title comprise the Managing Board. If an editors role is to become Managing or if a current managing Editor is to be removed of its managing title, this can be done through a vote of no less than 3/5 of the membership of the Managing Board.
The Business Editors are in charge of (1) billing subscribers; (2) circulation management and adjustment; (3) advertising; (4) subscription campaigns; (5) keeping financial records; (6) authorizing and making expenditures; (7) fundraising; and (8) preparing the annual budget. The Business Editors are responsible to the Editor-in-Chief.
N. ASSOCIATE EDITORS
All second year editors will take the title, Associate Editor. Associate Editors are responsible for spading articles that are assigned to them. Associate Editors will work on different articles and student publications each semester. Associate Editors will work throughout each stage of the article, including source pull and citation checking, so that they will understand the entire production schedule when they will run the Journal the following year.
Associate Editors will do administrative work assigned to them during their office hours. Each Associate Editor will have to spend two periods a week at the office. The Associate Editors are responsible for attending all Orientation, Print Days, Mandatory Meetings, to be excused only at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. Other important tasks that the Associate Editors will perform include fulfilling the Journal writing requirement and working on the Bibliography list.
Upon retirement of the incumbent Editorial Board, if their record of achievement merits it, Staff Members shall be elevated to Editors as detailed in Section VI.B.
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