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ELEction of THE Board of directors

Help shape the future direction of LGAA

In accordance with LGAA's Bylaws, the Nomination Committee is now seeking nominations for the following positions to serve a two-year term beginning in July 2023:

  • 1st Vice President
  • Zone 1 Director
  • Zone 3 Director
  • Zone 5 Director

The Board elections will take place at LGAA's 2023 annual general meeting, which will be held on June 27, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre at 511 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, Alberta.  

Time Commitment

The Board generally meets four times per year with one meeting held in-person and all other meetings conducted online. Online meetings are typically two hours in length and the in-person meeting involves a day and half commitment. Board directors may also volunteer to serve on provincial and stakeholder committees or attend consultations by the Government of Alberta. Other time commitments vary by position including:

  • The 1st Vice President serves on the Executive Committee, which meets four times per year (approximately 1.5 hours per meeting).
  • The 1st Vice President serves as the Chair of the Conference Committee, which requires an average of four hours per month for ten months of the year.
  • The Zone Director shall provide input into the agenda and attend one zone meeting each year.

Remuneration

This is a volunteer role with no remuneration. Any travel and eligible costs incurred for LGAA business will be reimbursed by LGAA.

Eligibility for Election

To be eligible to stand for election, candidates must be a Regular Member or Life Member in good standing as defined by sections 1.2 and 1.4 of LGAA’s Membership Policy. If you are not sure of your membership class, please contact us.

Individuals seeking office for a Zone Director position must be employed with a municipality in that zone. See the zone listing to clarify your zone. 

Nominations

Email the completed nomination form to Mike Derricott, LGAA Past President and Chair of the Nomination Committee at mike.derricott@cochrane.ca

We ask that all nominations be submitted by June 12, 2023; however, nominations will also be accepted from the floor during the annual general meeting. 

If you have questions about serving on the Board, please contact Past President Mike Derricott or LGAA's Executive Director, Darren Reedy.  

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