Jurisprudence Flashcards
If you are a registrant in good standing you will receive a notice of an election _____ days prior to the end of_______.
What information must this notice contain
120
Office term for that elected board member
Nomination and election procedure
The board consists of how many members
6 elected plus the appointed members
Describe the nomination procedure
Active registrant in good standing nominates ONE active registrant in good standing for EACH of the available positions up for election ALONG with a letter of consent from the nominee 90 days prior to the END of the previous term of office held for that position
What must the letter of consent from a nominee contain?
In writing that they will obey the provisions of the ACT, the regulations and the bylaws as well as the procedures and conduct related to the election
In terms of election procedure:
The registrar must send a ballot to each eligible voter within ______ days of office term ending
In order to be considered a valid vote what things must occur?
Within 60 days
Received by the registrar with in 30 DAYS of office term ending and in a sealed envelop with the registrars name and signature
If a tie vote occurs what happens to solve it?
The registrar picks between the two by random draw
If the number of nominees is equal to or less than the total vacant spots for elected members what happens?
The nominees will be elected without a vote by acclamation
Terms of office for an elected board member commences in ______ of the year they were elected and expires ______ of the following calendar year
This differs if the elected member was elected in 2012/2013
2014
2015
April 1
April 1
Explain how the terms of office differ if the member was elected in 2012/13
2014
2015
2012/2013 the term expires on the date specified on the certificate issued at that time
2014 the term of office commences on the date that the annual general meeting is held and those who are elected in 2015 term of office commences on the day the annual general meeting is held
If an elected board member has held office for 2 consecutive terms when are they eligible for office again
They must wait one year before running again
What is the bylaw regarding a past chair or president attending boards meetings if they are no
longer a part of the board
Must be the IMMEDIATE POST CHAIR and they are allowed to attend as NON VOTING advisors for one year after their term or resignation
List the two different circumstances I’m which an elected board member may be removed from office
If they are no longer a registrant in good standing
If by special resolution the board decides to remove an elected member they must state so in a notice that the intention of the special resolution at the board meeting intends to do so
Regarding vacancies in elected board positions what is the proper procedure that follows said vacancy
How does this change if the vacancy occurs 120 days or less before the next upcoming election?
1- if the position was not already set to be voted upon for the next election it now is, and the board by special resolution may appoint a registrant to fill the position until such election is held
The board may appoint someone to fill the position until the next election is held (the following year)
What duties is the chair responsible for?
presides as the chair at all meetings of the College or Board at which she is in attendance,
signs all certificates, diplomas and other instruments executed on behalf of the College as required,
signs the minutes of each meeting when approved by the Board, and
acts generally in accordance with the requirements of her office for the proper carrying out of the powers and duties of the Board.
How long is the term of office for the chair of the board
2 years
