Canadian Representative to Council: Role & Responsibilities

Election to the office of Canadian Representative represents a three-year leadership commitment on the ACA Council. The specific responsibilities are outlined below:

The ACA is a Regional Associate of the IUCr. The Canadian Division is a National Division of the ACA. The Canadian Representative is an elected member of ACA Council, an ex officio member of the Canadian National Committee (CNC) for the IUCr and an ex officio member of the Canadian Division Executive. The CNC deals with matters pertaining to Canada’s participation in the IUCr.

Main duties of the Canadian Representative:

1. To ensure that the Canadian view is made known at ACA Council meetings.

2. To act as a liaison between the ACA and the CNC.

3. To act as a liaison between ACA Council and the Canadian Division. The Canadian Representative should ensure that there is a meeting of the Canadian Division at each ACA meeting; ACA Council activities and CNC activities should be discussed at this meeting.

4. To contribute items to the ACA newsletter in collaboration with the Canadian Division Executive. The names and addresses of members of the CNC and of the Canadian Division Executive should be listed in the newsletter at least once a year. News of interest to the Canadian crystallographic community should also be included.

5. Provide suggestions for a suitable site in Canada for an annual meeting.