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Becoming a board member is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on LAA and the Alberta library community.  

The LAA Bylaw outlines the makeup of the LAA Board of Directors and term lengths. Board roles and terms are designed to ensure the optimal functioning of the Board and continuity year to year. 

Nominations take place every spring for all vacant positions. In order to run for a Board role and vote for nominees, you must be a member of LAA. Elected Board members take over their roles at the annual AGM (Annual General Meeting), typically held in May or June.

LAA members will receive information about elections via our newsletter each spring. If you have questions about joining the LAA Board, feel free to contact us.

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Board Roles and Responsibilities

 

PRESIDENT:

Term: one year, following one year as First Vice President, followed by one year as Past President (three years on the Board)

The President acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the association. Duties include: 

• Establishing the Board's goals and objectives for the year
• Preparing Board meeting agendas, reports, and presiding at all meetings of the Board
• Sitting on the Finance Committee
• Sitting as an ex-officio member of all committees
• Preparing the Annual Report for presentation at the AGM
• Serving as an advocate for the Association through written and verbal presentations to other associations, groups, or educational institutions

 

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT / PRESIDENT-ELECT: 

Term: one year, followed by one year as President and one year as Past President (three years on the Board)

The First Vice President becomes the President and then Past President. Duties include:

• Assuming the duties of the President in the President's absence
• Chairing Committees with projects that are most closely aligned with LAA strategic and work plans
• Sitting on the Finance Committee
• Co-chairing, with the Past President, the Nominations and Elections Committee

 

PAST PRESIDENT:

Term: one year, following one year as President and one year as First Vice President (three years on the Board)

The Past President lends guidance and experience to the Board and ensures continuity as the Board changes. Duties include:

• Ensuring continuity between past and current years
• Conducting the orientation for new Board members
• Co-chairing, with the First Vice President, the Nominations and Elections Committee
• Sitting on the Association Governance, Finance, and Advocacy Committees

 

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT:

Term: two years

The Second Vice President duties include:

• Chairing the Continuing Education Committee
• Coordinating the process for all LAA awards and scholarships
• Preparing an annual report for the AGM

 

TREASURER:

Term: two years

The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing LAA's finances. Duties include:

• Chairing the Finance Committee
• Working with the Finance Committee to prepare and present the budget for the coming year at the fall meeting of the Board
• Preparing and filing grant applications to applicable government bodies annually and prior to any deadlines associated with the grant
• ensuring timely reviews of financial policies
• presenting the audited financial statement to the membership at the AGM

 

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: 

Term: two years

The Communications officer manages communications from the public and membership and the Board. Duties include:

• Acting as the main contact for all communications going in and out of the LAA general email account
• Maintaining LAA's social media presence
• Designing, enhancing, and maintaining the LAA website

 

DIRECTOR: 

Term: two years

The Board has three Directors. Duties include:

• Chairing or sitting on Committees
• Working with the Board to ensure the Association's goals and objectives are met
• Promoting LAA and its activities