Any member of the Executive Committee shall cease to hold office upon ceasing to be a member of the CBA or the Section.

All members of the Executive Committee must familiarize themselves with resources provided to Section leaders and operate collaboratively in accordance with CBA policies and procedures.

CHAIR

• Oversee activities and preside at meetings and conference calls
• Report to the Board of Directors as required
• Represent the Section in other organizations (ABA/Jeune Barreau)

VICE-CHAIR

• Act for the Chair in the absence or inability of the Chair to act
• Attend meetings and conference calls and assist the Chair and Executive Committee as needed, which may include taking the lead on one or more initiatives

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

• Ensure that Section members are informed of key Section activities, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved in the work of the Section
• Attend meetings and conference calls and assist the Executive Committee as needed

SECRETARY*

• Prepare minutes of meetings and conference calls in a timely manner
• Attend meetings and conference calls and assist the other Officers and Executive Committee as needed
• Champion and promote the Section to members and potential members by coordinating the efforts of the Section Executive, its committees and liaisons to:
  • increase and expand Section membership (including junior practitioners, in-house counsel and articling students), and
  • assist the Chair regarding opportunities (e.g. upcoming events) with relevant CBA entities, external stakeholders and Section members.

PAST CHAIR

• Attend meetings and conference calls and assist the Executive Committee as needed

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

• Attend conference calls and assist the Executive Committee as needed, which may include taking the lead on one or more initiatives; in-person meetings are not funded

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*The Secretary sequentially occupies each office through to Past Chair, which involves a five-year commitment.