Preamble

All elected officers of the Association are members of the board of directors, and the President, Past President and President Elect, Finance Director and Secretary as well as Vice Presidents, are members of the Executive Committee.

As noted at the beginning of this document, all people willing to fulfil roles will meet the following general criteria, skills and abilities:

  • An ITAA member in good standing
  • Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
  • Gives a commitment to time necessary to fulfil the position
  • Demonstrates the capacity to serve in management and leadership
  • Demonstrates the ability to organize and plan effectively, set goals and objectives, develop action plans, carry out action plans, and meet objectives
  • Open to continuous learning;
  • Has the capacity and commitment to attend all BOD meetings
  • Maintains confidentiality where appropriate
  • Has excellent communication skills

As well, the appointee agrees to abide by the TA principles, Mission, Vision and Values as well as the ITAA Code of Ethics as well as the ITAA bylaws.

For each role on the ITAA Board etc. they will be a fully paid up ITAA member

There is no financial recompense for any work done in the name of ITAA.  These are all voluntary roles.

Note For All Positions

Any director who does not attend three successive board of directors meetings will be disqualified from serving on the board (ITAA bylaws).   Then, his/her position will be declared vacant unless the director has given reasonable prior notice of inability to attend.

The director can request a leave of absence that does not exceed 30 days.   If the director suffers from an illness or disability that prevents him/her from attending meetings the board can waive the automatic disqualification.

The board can reinstate as appropriate and according to the ITAA Bylaws.

Should there be any conflict between these role descriptions and the Association bylaws, the language of the bylaws will prevail.