Canadian Representative to Council

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Election to the position of Canadian Representative is a significant opportunity to help shape the direction of the American Crystallographic Association (ACA) while representing the interests of the Canadian crystallographic community. This three-year leadership role on the ACA Council serves as a vital link between the ACA, the Canadian National Committee (CNC) for the IUCr, and the ACA’s Canadian Division. The Canadian Representative ensures that the Canadian perspective is well represented in Council discussions, fosters collaboration between national and international bodies, and supports communication and engagement within the Canadian crystallographic community. This role also contributes to ACA publications and assists in identifying future meeting sites in Canada, helping to strengthen the ACA’s connection to its Canadian members and the global crystallography community.

Candidate #1		Candidate #2
Chérif F. Matta		Brian Patrick
Member Since 2023		Member Since 2013
Statement		Statement

Role & Responsibilities

Election to the office of Canadian Representative represents a three-year leadership commitment on the ACA Council. The specific responsibilities are outlined below:

The ACA is a Regional Associate of the IUCr. The Canadian Division is a National Division of the ACA. The Canadian Representative is an elected member of ACA Council, an ex officio member of the Canadian National Committee (CNC) for the IUCr and an ex officio member of the Canadian Division Executive. The CNC deals with matters pertaining to Canada’s participation in the IUCr.

Main duties of the Canadian Representative:

1. To ensure that the Canadian view is made known at ACA Council meetings.

2. To act as a liaison between the ACA and the CNC.

3. To act as a liaison between ACA Council and the Canadian Division. The Canadian Representative should ensure that there is a meeting of the Canadian Division at each ACA meeting; ACA Council activities and CNC activities should be discussed at this meeting.

4. To contribute items to the ACA newsletter in collaboration with the Canadian Division Executive. The names and addresses of members of the CNC and of the Canadian Division Executive should be listed in the newsletter at least once a year. News of interest to the Canadian crystallographic community should also be included.

5. Provide suggestions for a suitable site in Canada for an annual meeting.