ATEAL President Elect 2026-2027

At the 2026 ATEAL Annual General Meeting on Friday, October 16th, there were no nominations received for President Elect.

ATEAL is currently seeking a President Elect to join our volunteer Board of Directors.

Role Description:

The President-Elect is responsible for preparing to serve a future term as President. In addition, as an Executive member of the ATEAL Board, the President-Elect is the legal authority for the Board, acts in a position of trust, and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.

Requirements:

As a Board member, the President-Elect needs to be fully informed on organizational matters, and participates in the Board’s deliberations and decisions in matters of policy, finance, programs, personnel and advocacy. Requirements of the President-Elect include:

• Commitment of three years to the work of the organization
• Chairs Strategic Planning Committee
• Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, programs, personnel and advocacy
• Representation on and liaison with EAL and other like minded groups and coalitions on behalf of the organization
• Willingness to take up the responsibilities of the office of President in the event it is vacated

Term:

• The President-Elect is elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
• The President-Elect serves a three years on the Executive (one year as the President-Elect, a year as the President and one year as the Past President)
• The President-Elect may be released by handing in a resignation in writing or as delineated in the by-laws.

General Duties

The President-Elect in consultation with the President will carry out the duties mutually agreed upon and delegated by the President.

The President-Elect:

● Assists the President in the performance of their duties

● Acts in the absence of the President

● Serves on the Executive Committee

● Learns the duties of the President and keeps informed on key issues

● Heads the committee for Policy Development

● Carries out any additional duties as delegated by the President

● Prepares to serve a future term as the President

● Orients the new President-Elect

The Board invites nominations from the membership, and in accordance with the ATEAL Bylaws: "Any temporary vacancy in the Board of Directors may be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors with such appointee to hold office until the next General Meeting”

If you are interested in joining the Board, and taking on the role of President Elect, please submit an expression of interest and a CV to ateal.admin@ateal.ca no later than Friday, December 4, 2026.