Organization

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of between five and ten elected directors and up to five appointed directors; all elected directors must be voting members of the Association while appointed directors need not be.

One elected member shall be resident in each of the four regions. Up to five elected members shall be mainly associated with the “not-for-profit” sector and up to five elected members shall be mainly associated with the “for-profit” sector. The Past President is responsible for calling for nominations at an appropriate time. Elections will be held at the annual general meeting.

The Board may appoint up to five directors to maintain CALA corporate experience, to respond to changing needs for member representation, and to meet the needs of corporate affiliation. Director positions filled by appointment are for a term of one year or less and terminate at the close of the annual general meeting following their appointment. All directors, whether elected or appointed may serve a maximum of six consecutive years, but are eligible for election or appointment following a one-year hiatus.

The Board has the following Sub-Committees:

• Finance/Audit Committee
• Compensation Committee
• Nominating Committee
• Regulatory Affairs Committee
• Strategy & Risk Committee

Accreditation Council

CALA established an Accreditation Council to make the final decisions regarding the granting and maintenance of accreditation, including suspensions and withdrawals of accreditation (except for purely administrative decisions). Members are appointed from both the not-for-profit and public sector. All members are required to sign CALA’s Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Code and, in the event of a conflict, the provisions of the Code will apply. The Council operates primarily electronically and by mail and conference call. The Council makes decisions by consensus.

Advisory Panel

CALA has established an Advisory Panel to provide recommendations to the Accreditation Council on the granting and maintenance of recognition for proficiency testing and/or accreditation. All members are required to sign CALA’s Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Code and, in the event of a conflict, the provisions of the Code will apply. The Panel operates primarily by mail and conference call, makes decisions by consensus, and may establish small ad hoc working groups involving other specialists as required.

Program Committee

CALA established the Program Committee to provide broadly based scientific input to the Board aimed particularly at meeting the needs of CALA members and others. The President & CEO appoints members, and all are required to sign CALA’s Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Code.