The current Executive of ISAAC Canada will be completing their term at the end of 2012. In 2000, it was decided that the Executive would rotate between four regions across Canada. British Columbia formed the Executive from 2000 to 2004. The Executive moved to Ontario for 2005 to 2008 and for 2009 to 2012. A call is going out to form a new Executive. The term of office would be from January 2013 to December 2016. The positions are President, Secretary, Treasurer, at least one Member without Portfolio and a Member who uses AAC. All individuals on the Executive should be ISAAC Canada members and at least one member should be French speaking.
Tracy Shepherd, the current ISAAC Canada President, will be available in the position of Past President for a two-year term. The Past President assists the President in the operation of the Executive Committee and is available for special projects and assignments. The Past President assists in the transition to the new Executive Committee.
If there is a sufficient response to the call for nominations the ISAAC Canada membership will be called to vote for the successful Executive candidates. If positions are uncontested, the proposed new Executive will be presented to the membership for approval.
For more information on the positions see the ISAAC Canada Executive job descriptions below:
President: The President sets the agenda for, and presides over, meetings of the Executive Committee, meeting of the National Council and general meetings of the association. The President is the representative for ISAAC Canada members to ISAAC International. The President is a member of the ISAAC International Council. As a member of the ISAAC International Council, the President will interact with the Chair of the Council regarding matters related to ISAAC International and ISAAC Canada. The President will attend the ISAAC International Council Meeting, which is held prior to each ISAAC Biennial Conference. The President is the contact between ISAAC Canada and the ISAAC Secretariat. The President fields any queries that come to the Secretariat that relate to ISAAC activities in Canada. The President sets the agenda and chairs the Chapter meeting at the ISAAC Biennial Conference. The President attends the Chapter Presidents meeting at the ISAAC Biennial Conference. The President oversees all projects and activities of ISAAC Canada.
Secretary: The Secretary is responsible for keeping records of National Council and Executive Committee meetings. The Secretary is responsible for disseminating information (including newsletters) to members of ISAAC Canada. The Secretary (or designate) takes the minutes of the Chapter meeting at the ISAAC Biennial Conference. The Secretary will communicate with the Secretariat in regards to member information. The Secretary will carry out tasks as assigned by the President.
Treasurer: The Treasurer is responsible for the receiving and dispersal of association funds. The Treasurer is responsible for communicating with the Secretariat in regards to the finances of ISAAC Canada. The Treasurer will request financial statements from the Secretariat prior to National Council meetings, or as requested by the President. The Treasurer will provide financial information to the membership during the Chapter Meeting at the ISAAC Biennial Conference. The Treasurer will oversee fundraising activities for ISAAC Canada.
Committee Member without Portfolio: The Committee Member without Portfolio is responsible for special projects and assignments. The Committee Member without Portfolio presides over meetings of the Executive Committee, meetings of the National Council and general meetings of the association in the absence of the President and Past President. The Committee Member will participate in all Executive and National Council meetings. The Committee Member will carry out tasks as assigned by the President.
Person who uses AAC: The PWUAAC will represent members who use AAC. The PWUAAC will participate in all Executive and National Council meetings. The PWUAAC will carry out tasks as assigned by the President. This position receives a sponsored membership to ISAAC Canada.
Tracy Shepherd would be happy to answer interested individuals’ questions. Please submit a Self-Nomination Form (see attached) to Tracy Shepherd in order to be considered for an ISAAC Canada Executive Committee Position.
Tracy Shepherd
ISAAC Canada President, 2009-2012