Presidential officers cycle from President-Elect to President to Past-President.
However, each Presidential Officer will carry one of three Liaison roles (Internal, External, or Vision) through their three-year cycle.
Descriptions of these positions are well-detailed in their respective Terms of Reference. Here are additional portfolios for the Presidential Officers, entitled Liaison Responsibilities.
Liaison Responsibilities
All Presidential Officers shall:
General
- Exercise leadership in motivation of executive members, committee members and membership.
- Act as spokesperson for BC Branch – CSHP on issues pertaining to assigned portfolios.
- Prepare correspondence related to the assigned portfolios.
- Write an article for the Branch Newsletter, on a rotational basis with the other Liaison officers.
Assigned committees and task forces:
- Serve as ex-officio member of assigned committees and task forces.
- Select, with input from Council, suitable candidates to serve as committee and task force chairs.
- Establish the Terms of Reference for assigned committees and task forces in accordance with the Branch Policies and Procedures and direction from Council.
- Coordinate the activities of the assigned committees and task forces.
External Liaison
Responsibilities of the External Liaison include:
- College of Pharmacists of BC
- CAPSI
- UBC
- Residents
- BCPhA
- HSA
- Appointment of external representatives as required
Internal Liaison
Responsibilities of the Internal Liaison include:
- Awards
- Branch Policy and Procedures – maintenance and revision as required
- Chapters
- Education – Programs and CCCEP
Vision Liaison
Responsibilities of the Vision Liaison include:
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising
- Advocacy
- Membership
President Portfolio
Additional responsibilities of the President include:
- Communications
- Finance