The President presides upon the Board of Directors, which is the legal authority for the Association of Canadian Archivists. As such, the President acts in a position of trust for the community and, with the Board, is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.
REQUIREMENTS SHARED WITH ALL DIRECTORS
Attend ACA leadership team meetings, such as the Planning and Priorities and Annual General meeting.
Actively participate in the Board’s discussion and work projects; prepare for meetings by developing and reviewing the agenda, and examining the resource documents.
Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments identified as necessary and urgent by the Board, and complete them thoroughly and on time.
Commit a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per month to ACA work (this includes Board preparation, meetings, and committees’ meeting time).
Be aware of and avoid any conflict of interest.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive financial and corporate information.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
ACA Board or Committee Membership experience, or leadership/managerial experience with another organization.
Understanding of parliamentary procedures.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, programs, and/or personnel.