Preliminary notice of ACFO-ACAF’s 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is hereby given in accordance with Article 9.13.1 of Bylaw Number 1. 

The AGM will take place on October 26, 2023, at 5:30 pm ET at the Shaw Centre (55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2) in Canada Hall 3.                      

This is a hybrid event, therefore if you’re unable to attend in person, you will have the opportunity to participate virtually.

Links to view and participate in the meeting will be provided with registration information in the coming weeks.

The AGM is being held in the evening following the 2023 CT Symposium. There will be a free cocktail hour between these two events from 4:30 to 5:30 pm where you will have the chance to network with your colleagues.
 

To submit resolutions, bylaw amendments or other business

All regular members are invited to submit resolutions, amendments to the bylaws or submissions of any other business for consideration by the membership at the AGM.   

Proposed resolutions and amendments must be submitted by email to information@acfo-acaf.com on or before September 7, 2023 (50 days prior to the AGM as per Article 17.2.1 a) of Bylaw Number 1).  
 

To review ACFO-ACAF’s bylaws 

ACFO-ACAF’s bylaws can be found using the following link.
 

To review the AGM package 

Copies of the annual report, budget, resolutions for consideration, and voting procedures will be made available to members electronically by October 5, 2023 (21 days prior to the AGM as per Article 17.2.1 b) of Bylaw Number 1).
 

Elections

At the 2023 AGM, elections will be held for the following positions on the Board or Directors:

• Director at large (4-year term) (x3)

As per Article 6.3.1 of By-law Number 1,  “Each Director … shall have been a Regular Member in good standing with the Association for a period of not less than two (2) consecutive years.”    

Nominations for these positions must be submitted by email to information@acfo-acaf.com on or before September 7, 2023.

• Duties and responsibilities of a director
• Nomination template

To attend the AGM 

Registration for the AGM will be opening shortly. An email will be sent to all members with an agenda and full registration instructions.

For more information 

If you would like more information or assistance in any of these matters, please contact ACFO-ACAF Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Day by email at cday@acfo-acaf.com or by calling toll free at 1-877-728-0695 ext. 224 or local (613) 728-0695.