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Nominations Open March 1Nominations for the AMCA Board Elections will open March 1, 2025.The Alberta Municipal Clerk’s Association Board handles the finances of the organization, maintains the membership list, plans and hosts the annual conference, and maintains the website. Board Members are selected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and serve a two-year term, to a maximum of two terms. Positions that are up for nomination and election during the election portion of the 2025 AGM are: President, Vice-President, and three (3) Directors at Large. *Please note that one (1) of the open Director positions will only be for a 1-year term to fi ll a vacancy that occurred in Fall of 2024 Nominations will continue to be accepted right up until the closure of nominations during the AGM. If you are interested in any of these positions, you are encouraged to read the information below. For more information about joining the Board and submit your nomination in writing to: admin@albertamunicipalclerks.com. There are 7 board positions: president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and three directors. There are also 2 auditor positions. Terms are for two years, and a person can sit for a maximum of two consecutive terms.Board members and auditors are elected by the membership at the annual general meeting in April. The president and two of the directors are elected in odd-numbered years, and the secretary, treasurer, and one of the directors in even-numbered years. Auditors are elected as needed.Visit our Board of Directors page to see information about our current members and their terms.QualificationsAny member in good standing is eligible for nomination to the committee. Anyone interested in putting their name forward should be certain they have the time available to devote to board responsibilities (keep reading for more information). And since these responsibilities are largely related to recruiting speakers for the conference and mid-year workshop, it's helpful if our board members are in a position to attend other industry events where they are exposed to speakers and other experts.ResponsibilitiesMost responsibilities are divided between the board members as time and interest allows. All members of the board work together to:
Individual responsibilities include the following:
Time commitmentMeeting schedule The board meets face to face twice per year, once following the annual conference and AGM, and once in October, usually in conjunction with the mid-year workshop. There is also a monthly one-hour teleconference during working hours. Workload Aside from the meetings, members of the board typically commit between three to five hours a month to association activities. It depends on a member’s individual circumstances whether AMCA work can be carried out during working hours or as volunteer work during off-hours. Need more information? Get in touch any current member of the board – click here for contact information. | Job Postings
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