As a member of the Board, you will support the governance of CBA Alberta, and contribute in important areas such as advocacy and policy. Serving on the Board of Directors also provides an opportunity to
- sharpen your professional skills,
- build your network among leaders on the bench, the bar, and in government, and
- strengthen your leadership skills.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the structure of the Board?
The CBA Alberta Board of Directors has 13 members:
- 5 executive members: Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, President, Past President
- 8 directors:
- 2 designated geographical members - 1 each from North and South Alberta
- 2 Young Lawyers - 1 each from North and South Alberta
- 4 Directors at Large
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What is the mandate of the Board?
Empowered to “manage and supervise the management of the activities and affairs of CBA Alberta and oversee the implementation of the policies and operations of CBA Alberta”.
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Who is eligible?
Board members must be members in good standing of the CBA, not bankrupt, and residents of Alberta
- Current Executive Committee members are not eligible to run for the Board
- Members cannot run for both the Office of Secretary and the Board at the same time
- Terms are 2-year staggered terms, renewable for one term only (i.e., 4 years maximum)
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What are CBA Alberta's strategic priorities?
The Board has identified six vision elements for the next five years (2022 - 2026):
- Powerful advocacy
- Adaptive and innovative practice
- Committed membership
- Healthy culture within the profession
- Wellness in practice
- High-performance board leadership
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What is the time commitment?
- Annual Board Retreat and Orientation
- 3 Board meetings: TBC
- Annual General Meeting: TBC
- Leadership Forum - TBD
Note: It is anticipated that all of the above meetings will be full-day commitments, with the exception of the annual retreat meeting and orientation, which will be 2 days, usually a Friday and Saturday in the fall.
Board members are expected to be available and attend all of the above.
Travel involved between North and South (generally Calgary and Edmonton and possibly other communities as well). Official Board travel is reimbursed in accordance with the Branch Travel Expense Policy.
Board materials sent at least one week in advance to provide members with an opportunity to review and prepare for deliberations.
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Are there additional commitments?
Board members may choose to deepen their engagement by serving as liaisons to the various CBA Alberta committees, or on other Board-created task forces or working groups.
On occasion, a Board member may be asked to officially represent CBA at an event.
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What are next steps?
The current 2026 Board election will be recruiting for the following positions: 2 Director-at-Large positions, 1 South Young Lawyer position, and 1 North Lawyer (outside Edmonton) position. Candidates who meet the criteria for the designated positions are also eligible for the Director-at-Large positions.
- A call for nominations will open on April 1, 2026, and run until noon on April 27, 2026.
- Every nomination must be signed by three voting members of the Branch and must be received by the close of nominations.
- An election, if required, will be held from May 4 to May 25, 2026.
- At the commencement of the voting period, voters (all eligible members of the Branch holding membership for the 2025–2026 year, and Honorary members who have paid their fees by April 30, 2026) will be sent biographical information on each candidate, along with their ballots and the deadline for return.
- The election will follow a “first past the post” system, with provisions to ensure that the designated Director positions are filled first.
For more information, please consult the Bylaws of CBA Alberta.
