CTASLA | Elections

ELECTIONS

CTASLA offers numerous opportunities for elected positions. All positions along with their responsibilities can be found below. CTASLA Elections are typically held annually in early July through mid-August. Interested in running for any of the positions below? Great! Please reach out to the Executive Committee at admin@ctasla.org. For any additional information regarding elected positions, you can refer to Article 8 of the CTASLA Bylaws.

The 2024-2025 election will be held this summer and nominations are now being accepted! Interested in self-nominating for one of this year's open positions? Email admin@ctasla.org with a brief biography, position sought, and a statement of interest about why you want to run for one of the following: Trustee, President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Member-at-Large.

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.

Trustee

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 (CPC) and attend virtual and in-person CPC meetings
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 or Associate Member elected for a term of three (3) years:
- President-elect (Year 1)
- President (Year 2)
- Past President (Year 3)
In any given year, each of the three roles will be filled by a different individual. Only the individual fulfilling the second-year duties will be considered as the President.
The President-elect will coordinate duties with the President to learn the operations of the Executive Committee and ASLA.
The Past President will continue to assist the President during the transition period and as may be required thereafter. Individuals serving in this role may be elected to and hold other officer positions if desired.

President

VICE PRESIDENT

Duties:

Manage chapter continuing education programs and webinars
Delegate program planning and execution through the Programs Committee
Oversee of LA CES credit approvals, certificates, and recordkeeping
Assist and perform duties that may be assigned or delegated by the President

Term:

Full or Associate Member elected for terms of one (1) year

Vice President

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

Secretary

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 year end 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

Treasurer

AT-LARGE MEMBERS

Duties:

Help prepare content for chapter newsletters
Update the chapter website
Administer chapter social media accounts
Administer chapter membership and recruitment strategies
Host Emerging Professionals events and LARE preparation courses
Coordinate programming with the Program of Landscape Architecture at UConn
Administer the annual Professional and Student Design Awards
Assist the Treasurer with administering the chapter scholarships
Assist the chapter lobbyist with legislative bill tracking, advocacy campaigns, and licensure defense
Help prepare The Connecticut Landscape Architect and the Annual magazines for printing and distribution
Help the Vice President administer chapter programs
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

At-Large Member

ELECTIONS

TRUSTEE

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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

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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 (CPC) and attend virtual and in-person CPC meetings

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 or Associate Member elected for a term of three (3) years:​

President-elect (Year 1)​

President (Year 2)

Past President (Year 3)

In any given year, each of the three roles will be filled by a different individual. Only the individual fulfilling the second-year duties will be considered as the President.​

The President-elect will coordinate duties with the President to learn the operations of the Executive Committee and ASLA.

The Past President will continue to assist the President during the transition period and as may be required thereafter. Individuals serving in this role may be elected to and hold other officer positions if desired.

VICE PRESIDENT

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Duties:

Manage chapter continuing education programs and webinars

Delegate program planning and execution through the Programs Committee

Oversee of LA CES credit approvals, certificates, and recordkeeping

Assist and perform duties that may be assigned or delegated by the President

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Term:

Full or Associate 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

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Term:

Full or Associate Member elected for a term of two (2) years

TREASURER

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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 year end financial statements to the Executive Committee

Perform other duties that may be assigned or delegated by the President

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Term:

Full or Associate Member elected for a term of two (2) years

AT-LARGE MEMBERS

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Duties:

Help prepare content for chapter newsletters

Update the chapter website

Administer chapter social media accounts

Administer chapter membership and recruitment strategies

Host Emerging Professionals events and LARE preparation courses

Coordinate programming with the Program of Landscape Architecture at UConn

Administer the annual Professional and Student Design Awards

Assist the Treasurer with administering the chapter scholarships

The President shall be a Full or Associate Member elected for a term of three (3) years:

President-elect (Year 1)

In any given year, each of the three roles will be filled by a different individual. Only the individual fulfilling the second-year duties will be considered as the President.

Full or Associate Member elected for terms of one (1) year