bclta nominations
Why Run For Office?
Serving on the BCLTA Board enables you to contribute to the library community at a provincial level. Board members actively liaise with the membership to determine the key priorities, objectives and issues for BC’s libraries; advocate on behalf of libraries and trustees to all levels of government; build relationships with sister associations at the provincial and national level; and generally work to support and build the leadership capacity of BC’s library trustees. Contributing to the advancement of library service in BC as an Executive member of BCLTA will enrich your own experience as a library trustee and assist your colleagues around the province to better serve their libraries and the public.
BCLTA is governed by a Board of nine (eight if no Past President) and the work of the Board is supported by an Executive Director
BCLTA Board Positions and Responsibilities
President (1) - two year term
- Supervise Association affairs.
- Lobby on behalf of public libraries for financial support from government.
- Supervise the Executive Director.
- Preside at all meetings of the Association and the Board.
- Maintain close liaison with other library bodies – e.g. Public Library Services Branch, British Columbia Library Association, Association of British Columbia Public Library Directors.
Vice President (1) - one year term (VP is one of the six Directors)
- Assist with organization of annual BC Library Reception at UBCM.
- Support the President at meetings with government and other library bodies.
Secretary Treasurer (1) - two year term
- Keep and maintain financial records of the Association.
- Prepare the annual budget.
- Ensure filing of all Annual Reports as required by the Registrar of Companies.
Directors (9) - two year term
- Education – guide the development of BCLTA education programs.
- Conference – assist in planning and delivery of the annual BCLTA conference.
- Awards – Solicit award recipients, review and record all nominations, and select winners.
- Communication – contribute articles and topics to BCLTA newsletter and other publications.
- Liaison – act as regional designate for various member library boards around the province.
- Committees – sit on various BCLTA Committees to support the work of the Association.
Past President (1) - automatic position
- Act as Chair of the Nominating Committee
- Provides continuity on the Board and assists the new President
Nomination Rules
Nominations from the Floor
Nominations from the Floor are permitted at the Annual General Meeting, however, they should be supported by two members in good standing with the Association and must have the consent of the nominee – either in person or in writing.
Voting Procedure
All votes are conducted by secret ballot at the AGM. In the event that only one nomination is received for a position, that individual shall be declared elected by acclamation. Where voting is by ballot, Scrutineers will be appointed by the President. Scrutineers shall distribute the ballots, count the ballots and report the result of the election to the Chair of the Nominating Committee. The Chair of the Nominating Committee shall report the results of the elections to the members in attendance.
Elections
Elections for Board positions are held at the BCLTA Annual General Meeting each year.
Proxy Voting Form »
Nomination form for 2012 »
2012 BCLTA BOARD NOMINATION UPDATES »