Duties of President

President for the NBSMLT

The term of office for the President, Past-President and President-Elect shall be one year. Duties and responsibilities commence on the first day of January. The progression from President-Elect to President and Past President is automatic.

Duties

• Act as official representative of the NBSMLT.

• Act as ex-officio (non-voting) member of all Committees of the Board except the Nominating and Awards Committees.

• Participate as a member of the Executive Committee.

• Represent NBSMLT on the NBCC-SJ Program Advisory Committee for their MLT training program.

• Represent NBSMLT on the UNB BMLS Program Advisory Committee.

• Represent NBSMLT on the CSMLS Advocacy and Regulatory Councils.

• Attend the Fall CLASSAC meeting of Regional laboratory managers and directors when it can be arranged.

• Submit agenda items to Secretary and Executive Director at least two (2) weeks prior to Board meetings.

• E-mail reports on CSMLS Council meetings to Board and Executive Director at least two (2) weeks prior to Board meetings.

• Co-sign cheques along with the Treasurer or the Executive Director, if required.

• Prepare and/or approve Agenda for all Board, Annual General or Special meetings.

• Preside at Board, Annual General and Special meetings.

• Conduct meetings as per the NBSMLT Meeting Rules and Guidelines.

• Appoint a time-keeper at each meeting.

• Prepare President’s Address to members for each issue of the newsletter during her/his term as President.

• Present President’s Address at AGM, reporting on current issues and accomplishments.

• Maintain Board of Director manual for successor.

• Support and promote Society activities at Provincial, National and International levels.

• Notify Executive Director in writing if unable to complete term.

Approved November 16, 2004