Executive Roles

The President shall:

  • choose meeting dates, prepare agendas and preside at the AGM and meetings of the Executive Board and Council.
  • be ex officio, a member of all committees.
  • represent the BCTLA on PSA Council and to the BCTF.
  • submit the per capita grant.
  • authorize expenditure as per approved budget lines and projects.
  • represent the BCTLA to partner groups.
  • maintain BCTLA policy.
  • notify all Executive Board members of meetings.
  • assist with conference organization.
  • submit an annual report to the AGM.

The Past President shall:

  • this position only exists for 1 year immediately after stepping down as President
  • conduct elections.
  • recommend revisions to the constitution and by-laws.
  • mentor and assist the President.
  • assist with vendor coordination for the BCTLA conference.
  • assist with conference organization.

The Vice President shall: 

  • in the absence of the President, preside and perform the duties of the President.
  • coordinate special projects, e.g. The Points of Inquiry.
  • coordinate BCTLA liaison people, e.g. YAACS.
  • make recommendations for new position statements and other standards of practice including learning resources.
  • liaise with post-secondary institutions especially with regard to specialist qualifications.
  • liaise with the Coordinator, Advocacy.
  • assist with conference organization.
  • write newsletters and general announcements on MailChimp and Canva
  • Other responsibilities as designated by the President
  • submit an annual report to the AGM and report to the Council on behalf of the Executive Board.

The Treasurer shall: 

  • receive and bank all monies and pay bills.
  • keep bookkeeping records of such funds.
  • prepare conference budget, finances and report and submit the conference report to the BCTF.
  • process expense forms.
  • review and sign contracts.
  • issue release letters.
  • suggest guidelines for financial policies and create and review the budget.
  • prepare a recommendation on fees.
  • submit a complete financial report to the AGM.

The Secretary shall: 

  • keep and distribute minutes of the meetings.
  • coordinate awards and grants.
  • assist with conference organization.

The Coordinator, Membership and Surveys shall: 

  • promote WLC survey and analyze results.
  • contact members for renewal.
  • do conference registration and BCTF member batch file.
  • submit an annual report to the AGM.

The Coordinator, Chapters and Sections shall: 

  • liaise between the executive, chapters and sections.
  • locate and encourage new chapters and sections.
  • notify Council members of Council and General meetings.
  • update the BCTLA Councillor’s Handbook each fall.
  • provide orientation to new Councillors each fall.
  • maintain files of local chapter constitutions.
  • maintain a current contact list of Chapter Councillors and chapter executives.
  • accept and review chapter reports.
  • assist with conference organization.
  • submit an annual report to the AGM.

The Coordinator, Advocacy shall: 

  • develop and promote advocacy resources.
  • coordinate DEAR and LYSLD.
  • respond to immediate advocacy needs and questions.
  • support TLs in their personal advocacy.
  • assist with on-site needs on the day of the conference.
  • submit an annual report to the AGM.

The Coordinator, Professional Development shall: 

  • coordinate the summer institute.
  • coordinate, host and archive webinars.
  • investigate and plan additional potential PD options as appropriate.
  • assist with conference organization.
  • submit an annual report to the AGM.

The Coordinator, Conference Committee shall: 

  • recommend a location, theme, schedule, program strands, presenters and keynote(s).
  • provide input on the conference budget.
  • liaise with the site around visits and logistics.
  • coordinate/assign other committee and Executive members to work on conference tasks.
  • maintain a conference planning document.
  • submit an annual report to the AGM.

The Coordinator, Social Media and Communication shall: 

  • manage the BCTLA Instagram and Facebook accounts.
  • support VP in creating newsletter
  • assist with conference organization.
  • submit an annual report to the AGM.

The Coordinator, Websites shall: 

  • manage the BCTLA website, Google, and YouTube account, and keep content correct and current.
  • assist with conference organization.
  • coordinate the online sessions of the BCTLA conference.
  • set up tech related items at events.
  • maintain and purchase technology for the association.
  • write some articles on the BCTLA website.
  • update Jotforms (awards, grants and Chapter grants, W&L Conditions)
  • assist with social media.
  • keep the association passwords.
  • pay for annual website fees.
  • submit an annual report to the AGM.

The Coordinator, Special Projects and Events shall: 

  • investigate digitization options for the older print copies of The Bookmark.
  • assist with the coordination of additional one-off opportunities.
  • assist with the coordination of special projects
  • assist with conference organization.
    • plan the social event for the conference 
  • assist with the coordination of the executive retreat
    • booking hotels 
    • finding meeting spaces
    • arranging activities and food
  • lead awards committee for choosing award winners
  • contact award winners and organize award portion of the social
  • order the awards and arrange for pick up and distribution
  • assist with locating a space for the AGM if the school is not an option
  • submit an annual report to the AGM.

The Member at Large shall: 

  • this position only may exist when there is no Past President
  • support members the BCTLA Executive as requested in a variety of areas which may be assigned on a semi-permanent basis, or assigned on a task-by task basis.
  • assist with vendor coordination for the BCTLA conference.
  • submit an annual report to the AGM.