President

Vice President/
Past President


Treasurer

Secretary

Membership and Privacy Chair

Conference Director or Coordinator

Editor

Other Elected or Appointed Positions

President

The president is responsible for:
  • Assigning and communicating responsibilities to executive members ensuring that there is a clear understanding of their roles.
  • Establishing an annual schedule of executive meetings.
  • Follow parliamentary procedure when conducting council business by:
    • Calling the meeting to order and declaring adjournment;
    • Ensuring there is a quorum;
    • Announcing the business and the order in which it will be considered;
    • Recognizing members who are entitled to speak;
    • Stating and restating motions, putting motions to a vote;
    • Regulating and closing debate; and
    • Expediting the meeting business without compromising the rights of members.
  • In consultation with the membership and privacy chair, ensure that SHEA’s policies and procedures related to applicable privacy legislation are developed and followed.
  • Ensuring that appropriate communication links with members are in place.
  • Serving as an ex-officio member of all standing and ad hoc committees.
  • Attending Special Subject Council Day meetings in the fall and any other special meetings held for presidents.
  • Maintaining contact with the STF Executive Assistant liaison for purposes of information sharing.
  • Contacting the STF Executive Assistant liaison well in advance to attend meetings when the presence of administrative staff is critical to the discussions taking place and providing the particulars of information or role expected.
  • Submitting the nomination form (Appendix IX) regarding representation on the Special Subject Councils Coordinating Committee.
  • Facilitating cooperation among Special Subject Councils.
  • Liaising with related national and international organizations.
  • Ensuring that the official records are accurate received and disseminated.
  • Serving as the official spokesperson for the Council.
  • Submitting an annual report each year to the STF for the purpose of fulfilling the grant requirements. This report should be sent prior to June 15.

** See:
- Appendix III – Annual Report
- Appendix X – Special Project Grants