Duties of Council Members

The President / National Councillor shall Chair the meetings of the Council and of the General Membership of the Branch and shall conduct the meetings in accordance with the current edition of Bourinot’s Rules of Order (“Rules of Order”). The President / National Councillor shall have the general and active management of the Branch and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the membership and of the Council are put into effect. In the role of National Councillor, the individual sits on the National Council acting as a representative of the Branch Council and shall perform such duties as the Council and the National Council may prescribe. This position demands a significant time commitment, which can vary based on the needs and requirements of the Branch and National Council.  The total number of meetings attended in a year (both in person and electronically) can number in the dozens. 

The Vice-President(s) shall have the powers and duties of the President in the event that the President is unable to perform his/her duties. The Vice-President(s) shall also perform such functions as may from time to time be delegated by the President, or as may from time to time be prescribed by the Council. The Vice President who resides in a location which is not the same as the President / National Councillor, they may participate as an observer at ACTRA National Council meetings (subject to approval by the National President). Any related costs or expenses will be covered by the Branch. Clarity note: If the President / National Councillor is from Southern Alberta, the Vice President from Northern Alberta would have the opportunity to observe National Council meetings.

The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping accurate minutes of all meetings of the Council, and all meetings of the General Membership of the Branch. The Secretary shall also perform such other duties as the Council may prescribe from time to time. The Secretary shall work co-operatively with the Branch Representative in all areas where the Branch Representative is involved with matters pertinent to the Branch.

The Treasurer shall work co-operatively with the Branch Representative in all areas concerning the property and monies of the Branch and the Treasurer shall act as a financial signing officer thereof. The Treasurer shall prepare and present a financial statement in co-operation with the Branch Representative to the Council as often as required. The Treasurer shall also perform such other duties as the Council may from time to time prescribe. The Treasurer shall work co-operatively in all areas where the Branch Representative is involved with matters pertinent to the Branch.

Stunt Member-At-Large is responsible for regular Stunt Committee meetings, must participate in at the National Stunt Committee meeting in Toronto and is required to have 200 or more stunt contracts.

Members-At-Large shall perform such duties as the Council may from time to time prescribe. Members-At-Large shall work co-operatively with the Branch Representative in the areas where the Branch Representative is involved with matters pertinent to the Branch.

Councillors serve as union ambassadors and are responsible for engaging in ACTRA initiatives and campaigns as part of their leadership duties.  It is the responsibility of all members of Council to participate in both regional and national initiatives to champion union objectives, including social media promotion. Members of Council are expected to actively support and promote ACTRA’s communications strategy and key messages.   

Election Requirements & Deadlines

To run for election or to “Second” a nomination, you must be an ACTRA Alberta Full Member in good standing. A complete nomination package includes the following three components:

Part 1 – Nomination Form
Your nomination must be validly “Seconded” by another ACTRA Alberta Full Member in good standing. Please complete and submit your nomination form to the office by Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Part 2 – Written Candidate Statement & Headshot
Along with your nomination form, please email a high-resolution headshot and a written candidate statement (maximum 200 words) to the office by Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Part 3 – Digital Statement
Submit a digital video statement (maximum 1 minute) by Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM. These videos will be shared with the membership via the ACTRA Alberta YouTube Channel. Accepted formats: MOV, MP4, AVI, and WMV.

Voting & Results
The campaign period for candidates is September 8 through 20, 2026.
The All-Candidates Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Zoom.
ACTRA Alberta members in good standing (FULL MEMBERS ONLY) vote for members of Council on-line from September 21 – October 1, 2026.
Results of the Council election will be announced at the General Meeting on Saturday October 3, 2026.
Full Members who wish to vote via paper ballot may request a ballot by sending an email to Administrative Assistant Derenda Cummins (dcummins@actra.ca).

Election results will be announced at the General Meeting on Sunday, October 3, 2026.

Additional Information

It is a two year term (October 2026 to October 2028).

ACTRA Council meets 8 – 10 times a year, the Council does not (usually) meet during the summer months.

Alberta Council meetings are generally held using an online video conferencing service (Zoom).

Honorariums ($60 – $150) are provided to Council members depending on time commitment and location of meeting. The Branch will cover reasonable childcare costs to allow members to participate in meetings.

Council members are strongly encouraged, but not required to participate / chair committee meetings and attend the Annual General Meeting and General Membership Meeting.

Council members may be asked to participate at industry events and promotional events on behalf of the union.

It is the responsibility of all members of Council to participate in both regional and national initiatives to champion union objectives, including social media promotion. 

Council members who miss three meetings in a row (without explanation) may be asked to resign from Council.

Members of Council must abide by the ACTRA Constitution & Bylaws and ACTRA Alberta Bylaws.