Roles and Expectations: CBA National Taxation Law Section

Any member of the Executive Committee shall cease to hold office upon ceasing to be a member of the CBA or the Section.

All members of the Executive Committee must familiarize themselves with resources provided to Section leaders and operate collaboratively in accordance with CBA policies and procedures.

CHAIR

  • Oversee activities and preside at meetings and conference calls
  • Co-chair the CBA/CPA Canada Joint Committee on Taxation
  • Report to the Board of Directors as required

1st VICE-CHAIR

  • Act for the Chair in the absence or inability of the Chair to act
  • Play a leadership role on the CBA/CPA Canada Joint Committee on Taxation
  • Attend meetings and conference calls and assist the Chair and Executive Committee as needed, which may include taking the lead on one or more initiatives

2nd VICE-CHAIR*

  • Prepare minutes of meetings and conference calls in a timely manner
  • Play a leadership role on the CBA/CPA Canada Joint Committee on Taxation
  • Attend meetings and conference calls and assist the Executive Committee as needed

PAST CHAIR

  • Play a leadership role on the CBA/CPA Canada Joint Committee on Taxation
  • Attend meetings and conference calls and assist the Executive Committee as needed

*The 2nd Vice-Chair sequentially occupies each office through to Past Chair, which involves an eight-year commitment.