OALA By-laws Task Force Application Form OALA Council is seeking 3-5 volunteers to join a Task Force to review the current OALA By-laws for compliance with the Ontario Not-for-profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA) and provide recommendations to update where necessary. Much of the existing By-laws were written in the infancy of the organization and in some situations, OALA has outgrown the need for certain clauses contained in the By-laws.The Task Force will be responsible for: ensuring alignment of By-laws with ONCA, drafting recommendations based on best practices with aligned associations, recommending revisions related to grammar & syntax, removing redundancies, and establishing hierarchies (e.g. By-laws vs policies and regulations). Project Timelines and Term:Review By-laws – February to MayReview final revisions – End of JuneReview member feedback – FallCouncil approval of revised By-laws - FallRevised By-laws approval - NovemberWhile this project is due to be completed by November 2023, we anticipate this task force will evolve into a standing committee that will review By-law questions as needed.Task Force Member Qualifications: Full or Associate membership in the OALA is required Understanding of the OALA Code of Ethics is required Understanding of the OALA By-laws is required Current or previous participation in one or more OALA committees or task force Strong research skills Association or connections with proponent and allied organizations Diverse experience and an interest in the ongoing evolution and growth of the profession An understanding of Roberts Rules of Order considered an asset Understanding of ONCA is an asset Benefits of the position: Develop new skills in policy writing and organizational governance Be recognized as a member who has helped shape the future of the organization Be energized and rewarded while giving back to your Association and helping advance the profession Opportunity to be part of the next phase of the organization’s evolution Gain Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) credits Question Title * 1. Full Name Question Title * 2. Company/Employer Question Title * 3. Email Address Question Title * 4. Why are you interested in joining the Task Force? How does your experience reflect the outlined qualifications? Done