We advocate for issues that matter to our members. We work to improve the law and access to justice through submissions, committee appearances and more.
The President presides at the annual and general meetings of the Branch and at meetings of the Executive Committee. The President is the Chief Executive Officer and spokesperson of the Branch, subject to these Bylaws and the resolutions and policies of the Branch and the Association.
The Vice-President is the President-Elect. The Vice President assists the President in carrying on the administration of the Branch and, in the absence of the President, presides at meetings and fulfills the President's functions and duties. The Vice-President organizes the annual and general meetings of the Branch, with the assistance of the Executive Director.
The Secretary carries out the secretarial duties of the Branch in the absence of the Executive Director, including the taking of minutes of meetings of the Branch and the Executive Committee, and performs such other duties as may be assigned by the President.
The Treasurer superintends the finances of the Branch and presents statements with respect to the financial affairs of the Branch at each general meeting of the branch.
The Immediate Past President advises the other officers and performs such other duties as may be assigned by the President.
In the absence of an Immediate Past President, the Member at Large fulfills the duties of that office.
The officers may designate additional volunteers or staff as necessary from time to time to assist with activities or the administration of the Branch, and nothing in this provision shall prevent the Executive from delegating one or more duties of the Branch to such an officer, including activities to be supervised by the Secretary or the Treasurer.
