CTASLA offers numerous opportunities for elected positions. All positions along with their responsibilities can be found below. CTASLA Elections are held annually in late July through the end of August. Interested in running for any of the positions below? Great! Please reach out to Jeff Mills at . For any additional information regarding elected positions, you can refer to Article 8 of the CTASLA Bylaws.
A list of current position-holders can be found here.
TRUSTEE
Duties:
To be informed on Chapter and Society goals and objectives, policies and procedures, programs and services, and activities and events
To serve as an officer on the Chapter's Executive Committee and serve as the Chapter representative on the Board of Trustees of the Society
To bring the Chapter perspective to the Board of Trustees and the national perspective to the Executive Committee and members of the Chapter
To facilitate the conduct of the business of the Board of Trustees by serving on standing councils or committees, special study groups or task forces, or as a representative or delegate of the 12 Society
Perform other duties that may be assigned or delegated by the Board of Trustees of the Society and the Executive Committee of the Chapter.
Term:
Full Member elected for a term of three (3) years. The trustee shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
PRESIDENT
Duties:
Set the time, place, and agenda for meetings of the Executive Committee
Call special meetings of the Chapter
Preside at meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Committee
Represent and act for the Chapter as directed by the Executive Committee and consistent with the policies of the Society as established by the Board of Trustees
In consultation with the Executive Committee, appoint the chairs and members of standing committees, other committees, and any special study groups or task forces
Dismiss appointees for failure to act or other cause
Serve as a member of the Chapter Presidents Council
Oversee the management and administration of Chapter programs and budgets as adopted by the Executive Committee
Designate and relieve an acting president
Appoint interim trustees when vacancies occur during term
Provide supporting statements to the Society for Emeritus Status, Limited Status, Temporary Limited Status, and Waver of Dues applicants
Preparation of transmittal letter for Fellow nominations, report on the state of the Chapter at the annual meeting of the Chapter
Perform other duties that may be assigned or delegated by the Executive Committee.
Term:
The president shall be a Full Member elected for a term of one (1) year.
VICE PRESIDENT
Duties:
In charge of preparing the programs for the Chapter’s meetings
Assist and perform duties that may be assigned or delegated by the president
Term:
Full Member elected for terms of one (1) year
SECRETARY
Duties:
Maintain a record of the proceedings of the business meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Committee
Prepare and issue notices of the meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Committee
Serve as chair of the Committee of Tellers
Serve as chair of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee
Maintain the Constitution and Bylaws of the Chapter
Certify documents
Perform other duties that may be assigned or delegated by the president.
Term:
Full or Associate Member elected for a term of two (2) years.
TREASURER
Duties:
Collect all fees, dues, charges, and other funds due the Chapter
Be the custodian of all Chapter funds and disburse such funds only as authorized by the Executive Committee
Keep the accounts of the Chapter that shall be open at all times to inspection by the Executive Committee
Present quarterly reports on the financial condition of the Chapter and yearend financial statements to the Executive Committee
Perform other duties that may be assigned or delegated by the president.
Term:
Full or Associate Member elected for a term of two (2) years.
AT-LARGE MEMBERS
Duties:
Perform that may be assigned or delegated by the Executive Committee of the Chapter.
Term:
Full or Associate Members elected for terms of two (2) years. Terms are alternating.
Three (3) Members-at-Large have terms beginning in odd years
Three (3) Members-at-Large have terms beginning in even years