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Bylaws

Table Officers

5(1) The Table Officers of the Branch are the following persons:

  • The President;

  • The Vice-President;

  • The Treasurer; and

  • The Immediate Past-President.

5(2) Quorum for a meeting of the Table Officers is three members.

5(3) A vacancy in the Table Officers may be filled by Council and, in the interim, may be filled by the Table Officers.

Duties of Table Officers

6(1) Duties of the President

The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Branch and shall:

  • Preside at meetings of the Branch, Council, the Executive Committee, and the Table Officers;

  • Assist the President of the National Association with the administration of the National Association within the Province, devoting particular attention to the advancement of the National Association in the Province;

  • With respect to matters within the Province, have the same rights and perform the same duties as the President of the National Association;

  • Represent the Branch at the National Leadership Forum;

  • Ensure that the policies of the National Association are carried out and that new goals and objectives are formulated and presented to Council;

  • Be the principal spokesperson for the Branch with government, the media, and other bodies;

  • Ensure that the members of the Branch are informed of the Branch’s activities;

  • Report to the Executive Committee and to Council; and

  • Advise and consult with the Executive Committee on all matters related to Branch policies, operations, programs, and finances.

6(2) Duties of the Vice-President

The Vice-President shall:

  • Assist the President in carrying on the administration of the Branch;

  • If the President is unable to attend a meeting of the Board of Directors, represent the Branch at that meeting;

  • Attend the meetings of the membership chairs of the National Association;

  • In the absence of the President, preside at meetings and exercise the President's rights and perform the President's duties; and

  • Be responsible for organizing the annual mid-winter meeting of the Branch.

6(3) Duties of the Treasurer

The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the Branch and shall:

  • Have charge of the finances of the Branch;

  • Supervise the preparation of and present to Council for approval an annual budget;

  • Present the monthly financial statements to the Executive Committee;

  • Supervise and control the expenditures of the Branch;

  • Report to the Branch at the annual meeting with respect to the financial affairs of the Branch; and

  • In the absence of the President and the Vice-President, preside at meetings of Council.

6(4) Duties of the Immediate Past-President

The Immediate Past-President shall:

  • Chair the Branch Nominating Committee;

  • Chair the annual meeting of the Branch; and

  • Be the chief electoral officer for elections held in accordance with section 25.

6(5) Meetings of Table Officers

The Table Officers may meet for the dispatch of business, adjourn, or otherwise regulate their meetings as they determine, including by means of teleconferencing or video conferencing.