OLA Election December 4 - 14, 2023
Elections are held when there are multiple nominations received for open vacancies.
There will be an OLA Election December 4th -14th for the following:
OLITA Councillor at Large (two 3 year term seats available) – meet the candidates
Councillor at Large (1 year term) – meet the candidates
Councillor At Large (3 year term) – meet the candidates
OLA Board – Member At Large (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion voice and representation – 3 Year Term) – meet the candidates
OLA Board – Member At Large (General Member – 2 Year Term) – meet the candidates
Elections for the following divisions will not be held as either all nominations received were appointed to their positions, or no nominations were received: ABO-Franco, OHLIA, OSLA, OPLA and OLBA.
OLA Election is now closed. Results will be shared with membership in January 2024.
Call For Nominations Opens September 16
Submit a nomination for a vacancy on the OLA Board or a Divisional Council.
Nomination Package Includes:
1. Nominator information
2. Nominee information (if nominating someone other than yourself)
3. Position statement – view example and instructions
4. Photo to be used in election
Nominations close November 15, 2024.
Open positions for OLA Board and Divisional Councils
OLA has a Board of Directors and 7 Divisional Councils. Presidents and Vice-Presidents of Divisional Councils also are also elected to the OLA Board of Directors for their final term as past president.
OLA Vice President / President Elect 2 year term – Learn more about this position
Member at Large (Indigenous voice and representation) 3 year term
The Member at Large positions work closely with the OLA Board, assisting in the planning and action of the Association. The at Large Member priorities are selected by the Board at the time of the passing of the OLA Strategic Plan in areas of priority within that plan, and for the purpose of bringing specific voices to the table which may otherwise not be present through Divisional Council representation.
Read more about the Member at Large positions on the OLA Board.
Vice President / President Elect – 3 year term – Learn more about this position
Northwestern Region – 3 year term
Eastern Region – 1 year term
Northeasten Region – 1 year term
East Central Region – 1 year term
Mid Central region – 3 year term
Metro Toronto Region – 3 year term
OPLA Kickstart to Participation – 2 year term
Vice-président(e)/Président(e) élu(e) – mandat de 3 ans – Learn more about this position
Conseiller(ère) – mandat de 3 ans
Conseiller(ère) – mandat de 3 ans
Conseiller(ère) étudiant(e) – mandat de 2 ans
Vice President/President Elect – 3 year term – Learn more about this position
Councillor – 3 year term (3 positions available)
Vice President / President Elect – 3 year term – Learn more about this position
Central East – 2 year term
Central West Region – 3 year term
Southwestern Region – 3 year term
Vice President/President Elect – 3 year term – Learn more about this position
Councillor – 3 year term (2 positions available)
Vice President/President Elect – 3 year term – Learn more about this position
councillor – 3 year term (3 positions available)
Vice President/President Elect – 3 year term – Learn more about this position
Northwestern Region – 3 year term
Northeastern Region – 1 year term
East Central Region – 3 year term
Central West Region – 3 year term
Volunteering on an OLA Board/Council
What does it mean to volunteer on a Board or Council?
1. Involvement in positive change for libraries and professional practice.
2. Learn and participate in province-wide initiatives relating to various library sectors
3. Connect, collaborate, and network with colleagues around the province.
Learn more about timelines, responsibilities, and the kind of work you will encounter – Board and Councilor Roles and Responsibilities
Read the current OLA Strategic Plan which guides the work of the OLA Board and councils.
