Nominations and Elections

Each  spring, in advance of the annual general meeting, the Nominations and  Awards Committee, seeks nominations for ACA Director (Board) positions  that are up for election. The online election takes place in advance of  the ACA Annual General Meeting. 

In even years (2022, 2024, 2026. 2028, 2030) nominations are requested for the following positions:

• President (2 year term)
• Treasurer (2 year term)
• Director at Large 1 & 3 (2 year terms)

In odd years (2021, 2023, 2025, 2027, 2029) nominations are requested for the following positions:

• Vice-President (2 year term)
•   Secretary (2 year term)
•   Director at Large 2 (2 year term)

The term of office for these positions is two years and will begin following the AGM in July.

The  slate of candidates will be presented to the Board for approval. The schedule for online voting will posted and opened in advance of the  AGM.  All members in good standing will receive an online ballot via  email.   Institutional members should ensure that their designated  delegate in clearly identified and up to date in their membership  profile. If you need support entering your delegate name or updating  your form, please reach out to the ACA Office.

Further information:

• Description of the board positions and the time required for each elected position.
• ACA Policy on Nominations and Elections
  

Directors must be individual members in good standing. Institutional members may  have their designated delegate nominated for the Director-at-Large  position. Nominations must be supported by five (5) ACA members. Those nominated must also provide a brief biography that will be made  available to ACA members in advance of the online voting period, will be  posted on the ACA website and available on the electronic ballot.

The ACA welcomes more diverse and inclusive representation in the  composition of its Board and Committees and encourages the nomination of  all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized  communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons  of any sexual orientation or gender identity.