The Chapter Relations Office promotes a sense of identification between the national Association and the 57 ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵChapters; facilitates communication between the Chapters and all ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵunits; coordinates leadership development for Chapter officers, Chapter Councilors, chief paid staff members, and other Chapter leaders; strengthens membership promotion activities for ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵand the Chapters; coordinates with the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵStudent Chapters and helps raise awareness of and sensitivity to Chapter needs throughout the ALA. In addition to CRO, the interests of are represented within ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵby the Chapter Relations Committee (CRC), which meets each Annual Conference, and serves as an advisory committee to the CRO.