ASLA Officer Position Descriptions

The Executive Committee consists of the following nationally elected ASLA officers: the president, president-elect, immediate past president, six vice presidents, executive vice president, treasurer, secretary, and parliamentarian. Each year, elections are held for the president-elect and two vice president positions. Vice presidents serve staggered three-year terms. Detailed descriptions for each elected office are provided below.

Officer Position Descriptions

President Position Description

Position Title: President (includes service as President-Elect and Immediate Past President)

Elected By: Full, Associate, and International Members (election held in spring/summer)

Term: Three years: one year as President-Elect, beginning at annual meeting (fall) following election; one year as President; one year as Immediate Past President.

Executive Committee Role

The Executive Committee (ExCom) serves as the administrative and strategic planning committee of the Board of Trustees (BOT), and exercises the powers of and acts for the BOT between Board meetings as outlined in Article 7 of the ASLA Constitution and Article 8 of the ASLA Bylaws.

Specific responsibilities and authorities of the ExCom include:

  • Review and make recommendations to the BOT concerning action on the following: annual operating plan; annual program and capital expense budgets; public and administrative polices; annual financial audit; ASLA honors and medals recipients; changes to the Bylaws and Constitution
  • Monitor the management and administration of the operating plan and budget of the Society as adopted by the BOT
  • Review/approve changes to the annual budget, not to exceed seven percent of the total budget
  • Accept the slate of officers selected by the Nominating Committee
  • Endorse the federal advocacy priorities of the Society
  • Set the time and place of annual meetings of the Society
  • Prepare and submit nominations for Fellow as appropriate
  • Select representatives of the Council of Fellows for appointment to the Nominating Committee
  • Serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the ASLA Fund
  • Select and review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Perform such other duties as are customary for the officers of a corporation or as may be assigned or delegated by Board of Trustees

Executive Committee Expectations

All members of the ExCom are expected to:

  • Support the Society's mission, vision, values, and culture, and be an advocate for the Society
  • Participate in setting Society priorities, objectives, and policies and in adoption of operating plans and budgets to accomplish Society goals
  • Attend all ExCom and BOT meetings and conference calls and actively participate in decision-making
  • Stay informed and be diligent in reviewing communications and meeting materials
  • Ask questions whenever additional information is needed and otherwise contribute to the ExCom's and Board's thoughtful deliberations
  • Read and understand the financial reports and otherwise assist the ExCom in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility
  • Maintain confidentiality of ExCom and Board proceedings as appropriate
  • Represent and support the actions of the ExCom and Board as a whole
  • Participate in regular assessments to improve ExCom and Board performance
  • Fulfill any additional responsibilities specific to their elected office
  • Exemplify the highest ideals and professional standards as well as avoid any conflict of interest
  • Be respectful of all opinions and viewpoints
  • Serve as active mentors for their successors

Responsibilities of the President (travel and time commitments)

  • Work in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer to: coordinate the work of the BOT and ExCom, including setting time and place of meetings and agendas; support development and monitor implementation of the Annual Operating Plan; and monitor/oversee management and administration of the Society (regular communications with CEO)
  • Chair Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Chair Executive Committee meetings (two in-person annually: one preceding the fall BOT meeting; and one in-person meeting in the summer)
  • Chair the meetings and conference calls of the BOT (two days virtually at spring and one and a half days for in-person fall meeting preceding the annual meeting; conference calls scheduled between meetings); chair trustee orientation (held in 1st quarter)
  • Participate in virtual Advocacy Day (bi-annually)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture including: host AM plenary sessions and President's Dinner, participate in Council of Fellows dinner/ceremony; participate in the student and professional awards ceremony; attend other AM events (three and a half days, limited open time)
  • Represent and act as spokesperson for the Society, consistent with established policies and positions (as needed, usually several times per year)
  • Represent ASLA on the Presidents Council (ASLA/CSLA/CELA/CLARB/LAAB/LAF) (group typically meets for 60 minutes during the ASLA annual conference)
  • Represent ASLA, participate in, and/or make presentations on ASLA programs and priorities at meetings of ASLA chapters and outside organizations (around six two-day meetings with outside organizations; around seven two-day chapter visits. President has considerable discretion for accepting or delegating chapter and other visits.)
  • Serve as ex-officio member of and liaison to the Council of Fellows Executive Committee (monthly conference calls; business meeting held during AM); congratulatory phone calls to newly elected Fellows (around 30–40 calls in late spring); review COF scholarship candidates (around 25 candidates, spring)
  • Serve as a director of the ASLA Fund (meetings held as part of ExCom and BOT meetings)
  • Establish short-term (for duration of president's term) task forces or study groups as/if needed
  • Serve as ExCom liaison to Tellers Committee (minimal time; calls to P-E candidates with results)
  • Select the recipient of the President's Medal (awarded to an ASLA member "for unselfish and devoted service to the ASLA at the national level over a period of not less than five years")
  • Serve on the CEO Review Committee (1–2 conference calls, meeting with CEO in conjunction with winter ExCom meeting)
  • Select two ExCom members to serve on the Outstanding Service Awards jury

Responsibilities of the President-Elect (time and travel commitments)

  • Support the president and work in partnership with the CEO and Executive Offices staff as needed (frequent emails, phone calls, and occasional travel)
  • Attend Executive Committee meetings (two in-person annually: one preceding the fall BOT meeting; and one in-person meeting in the summer)
  • Participate in Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Attend the meetings and conference calls of the BOT (two days virtually at spring meeting and one and a half days for in-person fall meeting preceding the annual meeting; conference calls scheduled between meetings)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, including plenary sessions, President's Dinner, attend other AM events (three and a half days)
  • Chair the Nominating Committee (virtual meeting held around the time of the annual meeting)
  • Represent ASLA, participate in, and/or make presentations on ASLA programs and priorities at meetings of ASLA chapters and outside organizations as needed/available (around three, two-day meetings with outside organizations; around four, two-day chapter visits)
  • Represent ASLA on the Presidents Council (ASLA/CSLA/CELA/CLARB/LAAB/LAF) (one and a half day meeting, typically in Jan or Feb, and dinners day of and night preceding)
  • Serve as a director of the ASLA Fund (meetings held as part of ExCom and BOT meetings)
  • Appoint chairs and members of committees/councils and ASLA delegates/representatives, in consultation with VPs and staff directors (one day meeting in July/August; phone calls to incoming and outgoing committee chairs)
  • Chair the Annual Conference Education Advisory Committee (one and a half days in late summer or fall)
  • Serve on Olmsted Fellows jury for the Landscape Architecture Foundation (24 hours for review/evaluation of nominees and two conference calls in February/March)

Responsibilities of the Immediate Past President

  • Support the president and work in partnership with the CEO and Executive Offices staff as needed (frequent emails and occasional phone calls)
  • Attend Executive Committee meetings (two in-person annually: one preceding the fall BOT meeting; and one in-person meeting in the summer)
  • Participate in Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Attend the meetings and conference calls of the BOT (two days virtually at spring and one and a half days for in-person fall meeting preceding the annual meeting; conference calls scheduled between meetings)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, including plenary sessions, President's Dinner, other AM events, and LAF Benefit (three and a half days)
  • Represent ASLA, participate in, and/or make presentations on ASLA programs and priorities at meetings of ASLA chapters and outside organizations as needed/available (one or two, two-day meetings with outside organizations; two to four, two-day chapter visits)
  • Chair the ASLA Fund (meetings held as part of ExCom and BOT meetings)
  • Serve as ASLA representative to the Landscape Architecture Foundation Executive Committee and Board (monthly conference calls, usually one hour; one two-day meeting); serve on the Olmsted Fellows jury for the Landscape Architecture Foundation (24 hours for review/evaluation of nominees and two conference calls in February/March)
  • Serve on the Nominating Committee (meeting held around the time of the annual meeting)
  • Chair and coordinate the work of the CEO Review Committee (48 hours for reviewing/summarizing performance evaluation forms; one or two, one-hour conference calls with Review Committee; meeting with CEO in conjunction with winter ExCom meeting)
  • Serve as ExCom liaison to the Honors and Awards Advisory Committee (three to four conference calls per year, 60 minutes or less)

Responsibilities of the President-Elect Designate

  • Sit in on monthly Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Attend the summer Executive Committee meeting and new officer orientation (two days)
  • Attend fall Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meetings as observer (two and a half days)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, including plenary sessions and the President's Dinner (three and a half days)
  • Serve on the Nominating Committee (meeting held around the time of the annual meeting); post AM, contact selected candidates to obtain their agreement to run for office (eight initial phone calls, some follow-up)
  • Attend the Annual Conference Education Advisory Committee (one and a half days in late summer or fall)

Primary Staff Contacts

  • CEO
  • Corporate Secretary
  • Special Assistant to the CEO

Governing Rules / Procedures

Vice President, Communications Position Description

Position Title: Vice President, Communications

Elected By: Board of Trustees, at spring Board meeting

Term: Three years, beginning at the fall annual meeting following election.

Executive Committee Role

The Executive Committee (ExCom) serves as the administrative and strategic planning committee of the Board of Trustees (BOT), and exercises the powers of and acts for the BOT between Board meetings as outlined in Article 7 of the ASLA Constitution and Article 8 of the ASLA Bylaws.

Specific responsibilities and authorities of the ExCom include:

  • Review and make recommendations to the BOT concerning action on the following: annual operating plan; annual program and capital expense budgets; public and administrative polices; annual financial audit; ASLA honors and medals recipients; changes to the Bylaws and Constitution
  • Monitor the management and administration of the operating plan and budget of the Society as adopted by the BOT
  • Review/approve changes to the annual budget, not to exceed seven percent of the total budget
  • Accept the slate of officers selected by the Nominating Committee
  • Endorse the federal advocacy priorities of the Society
  • Set the time and place of annual meetings of the Society
  • Prepare and submit nominations for Fellow as appropriate
  • Select representatives of the Council of Fellows for appointment to the Nominating Committee
  • Serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the ASLA Fund
  • Select and review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer
  • Perform such other duties as are customary for the officers of a corporation or as may be assigned or delegated by Board of Trustees

Executive Committee Expectations

All members of the ExCom are expected to:

  • Support the Society's mission, vision, values, and culture, and be an advocate for the Society
  • Participate in setting Society priorities, objectives, and policies and in adoption of operating plans and budgets to accomplish Society goals
  • Attend all ExCom and BOT meetings and conference calls and actively participate in decision-making
  • Stay informed and be diligent in reviewing communications and meeting materials
  • Ask questions whenever additional information is needed and otherwise contribute to the ExCom's and Board's thoughtful deliberations
  • Read and understand the financial reports and otherwise assist the ExCom in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility
  • Maintain confidentiality of ExCom and Board proceedings as appropriate
  • Represent and support the actions of the ExCom and Board as a whole
  • Participate in regular assessments to improve ExCom and Board performance
  • Fulfill any additional responsibilities specific to their elected office
  • Exemplify the highest ideals and professional standards as well as avoid any conflict of interest
  • Be respectful of all opinions and viewpoints
  • Serve as active mentors for their successors

Responsibilities of the Vice President (travel and time commitments)

  • Support the president and work in partnership with staff in the area of communications (frequent emails and monthly calls with Content Strategy Managing Director and Landscape Architecture Magazine Editor in Chief)
  • Attend Executive Committee meetings (two in-person annually: one preceding the fall BOT meeting; and one in-person meeting in the summer)
  • Participate in Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 90 minutes)
  • Attend the meetings and conference calls of the BOT (two days virtually at spring and one and a half days in-person for fall meeting preceding the annual meeting; town halls scheduled between meetings)
  • Participate in ASLA Public Awareness Summit with chapter representatives (not held every year)
  • Serve as ExCom liaison to and participate in the conference calls of the Public Awareness chapter representatives (quarterly, 60 minutes), and LAM Editorial Advisory Committee (monthly, 60 minutes each); and participate in committee chair orientation webinar (one hour)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture (three and a half days), including assigned committee meetings and the Lammy Awards ceremony for LAM advertisers
  • Bring forward any recommendations or committee concerns to the staff, ExCom and BOT
  • Report on relevant ExCom and BOT actions to committees and chapter public-awareness representatives
  • Participate in annual committee chair and member orientations (first call of the year)
  • Assist with the committee appointment process
  • Fill in for the president, including at chapter visits, as needed/requested

Responsibilities of the Vice President-Elect (travel and time commitments)

  • Attend the summer Executive Committee meeting and new officer orientation (two days)
  • Sit in on Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Sit in on the conference calls of the Public Awareness campaign calls (quarterly, 60 minutes), and LAM Editorial Advisory Committee (monthly, 60 minutes each)
  • Attend fall Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meetings as observer (two and a half days)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, including the President's Dinner and assigned committee meetings (three and a half days)

Primary Staff Contacts

  • Editor in Chief, Landscape Architecture Magazine
  • Managing Director, Content Strategy

Governing Rules / Procedures

Vice President, Education Position Description

Position Title: Vice President, Education

Elected By: Board of Trustees, at spring Board meeting

Term: Three years, beginning at fall annual meeting following election.

Executive Committee Role

The Executive Committee (ExCom) serves as the administrative and strategic planning committee of the Board of Trustees (BOT), and exercises the powers of and acts for the BOT between Board meetings as outlined in Article 7 of the ASLA Constitution and Article 8 of the ASLA Bylaws.

Specific responsibilities and authorities of the ExCom include:

  • Review and make recommendations to the BOT concerning action on the following: annual operating plan; annual program and capital expense budgets; public and administrative polices; annual financial audit; ASLA honors and medals recipients; changes to the Bylaws and Constitution
  • Monitor the management and administration of the operating plan and budget of the Society as adopted by the BOT
  • Review/approve changes to the annual budget, not to exceed seven percent of the total budget
  • Accept the slate of officers selected by the Nominating Committee
  • Endorse the federal advocacy priorities of the Society
  • Set the time and place of annual meetings of the Society
  • Prepare and submit nominations for Fellow as appropriate
  • Select representatives of the Council of Fellows for appointment to the Nominating Committee
  • Serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the ASLA Fund
  • Select and review the performance of the Executive Vice President
  • Perform such other duties as are customary for the officers of a corporation or as may be assigned or delegated by Board of Trustees

Executive Committee Expectations

All members of the ExCom are expected to:

  • Support the Society's mission, vision, values, and culture, and be an advocate for the Society
  • Participate in setting Society priorities, objectives, and policies and in adoption of operating plans and budgets to accomplish Society goals
  • Attend all ExCom and BOT meetings and conference calls and actively participate in decision-making
  • Stay informed and be diligent in reviewing communications and meeting materials
  • Ask questions whenever additional information is needed and otherwise contribute to the ExCom's and Board's thoughtful deliberations
  • Read and understand the financial reports and otherwise assist the ExCom in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility
  • Maintain confidentiality of ExCom and Board proceedings as appropriate
  • Represent and support the actions of the ExCom and Board as a whole
  • Participate in regular assessments to improve ExCom and Board performance
  • Fulfill any additional responsibilities specific to their elected office
  • Exemplify the highest ideals and professional standards as well as avoid any conflict of interest
  • Be respectful of all opinions and viewpoints
  • Serve as active mentors for their successors

Responsibilities of the Vice President (travel and time commitments)

  • Support the president and work in partnership with staff in the area of education (frequent emails and monthly calls with Accreditation and Education Director and/or Career Discovery and Diversity Manager)
  • Attend Executive Committee meetings (two in-person annually: one preceding the fall BOT meeting; and one in-person meeting in the summer)
  • Participate in Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Attend the meetings and conference calls of the BOT (two days virtually at spring and one and a half days for in-person fall meeting preceding the annual meeting; conference calls scheduled as/if needed between meetings)
  • Serve as the ExCom liaison to and participate in the conference calls of the Student Support and Engagement Committee and Student Advisory Committee (monthly; up to 60 minutes)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture (three and a half days), including plenary sessions, program chairs meeting, other assigned committee meetings, and President's Dinner
  • Bring forward any recommendations or committee concerns to the staff, ExCom and BOT
  • Participate in annual committee chair (two hours) and member orientation (held during a regularly scheduled call) conference calls
  • Assist with the committee appointment process
  • Attend the CELA meeting (three days)
  • Fill in for the president, including at chapter visits, as needed/requested

Responsibilities of the Vice President-Elect (travel and time commitments)

  • Attend the summer Executive Committee meeting and new officer orientation (two days)
  • Sit in on Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Sit in on the conference calls of the COE (monthly; up to 60 minutes)
  • Attend fall Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meetings as observer (two and a half days)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture (three and a half days), including plenary sessions, program chairs meeting, other assigned committee meetings, and President's Dinner

Primary Staff Contacts

  • Director, Accreditation and Education
  • Manager, Career Discovery and Diversity

Governing Rules / Procedures

Vice President, Finance Position Description

Position Title: Vice President, Finance

Elected By: Board of Trustees, at spring Board meeting

Term: Three years, beginning at fall annual meeting following election.

Executive Committee Role

The Executive Committee (ExCom) serves as the administrative and strategic planning committee of the Board of Trustees (BOT), and exercises the powers of and acts for the BOT between Board meetings as outlined in Article 7 of the ASLA Constitution and Article 8 of the ASLA Bylaws.

Specific responsibilities and authorities of the ExCom include:

  • Review and make recommendations to the BOT concerning action on the following: annual operating plan; annual program and capital expense budgets; public and administrative polices; annual financial audit; ASLA honors and medals recipients; changes to the Bylaws and Constitution
  • Monitor the management and administration of the operating plan and budget of the Society as adopted by the BOT
  • Review/approve changes to the annual budget, not to exceed seven percent of the total budget
  • Accept the slate of officers selected by the Nominating Committee
  • Endorse the federal advocacy priorities of the Society
  • Set the time and place of annual meetings of the Society
  • Prepare and submit nominations for Fellow as appropriate
  • Select representatives of the Council of Fellows for appointment to the Nominating Committee
  • Serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the ASLA Fund
  • Select and review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer
  • Perform such other duties as are customary for the officers of a corporation or as may be assigned or delegated by Board of Trustees

Executive Committee Expectations

All members of the ExCom are expected to:

  • Support the Society's mission, vision, values, and culture, and be an advocate for the Society
  • Participate in setting Society priorities, objectives, and policies and in adoption of operating plans and budgets to accomplish Society goals
  • Attend all ExCom and BOT meetings and conference calls and actively participate in decision-making
  • Stay informed and be diligent in reviewing communications and meeting materials
  • Ask questions whenever additional information is needed and otherwise contribute to the ExCom's and Board's thoughtful deliberations
  • Read and understand the financial reports and otherwise assist the ExCom in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility
  • Maintain confidentiality of ExCom and Board proceedings as appropriate
  • Represent and support the actions of the ExCom and Board as a whole
  • Participate in regular assessments to improve ExCom and Board performance
  • Fulfill any additional responsibilities specific to their elected office
  • Exemplify the highest ideals and professional standards as well as avoid any conflict of interest
  • Be respectful of all opinions and viewpoints
  • Serve as active mentors for their successors

Responsibilities of the Vice President (travel and time commitments)

  • Support the president and work in partnership with the CFO in the area of finance (frequent emails and weekly update calls)
  • Attend Executive Committee meetings (two in-person annually: one preceding the fall BOT meeting; and one in-person meeting in the summer)
  • Participate in Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 90 minutes)
  • Attend the meetings and conference calls of the BOT (two days virtually at spring and one and a half days in-person for fall meeting preceding the annual meeting; town halls scheduled between meetings)
  • Serve as ExCom liaison to the Audit Committee (every other week during the audit work; up to 60 minutes) and the Finance and Investments Committee (monthly; up to 60 minutes)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, including assigned committee meetings (three and a half days)
  • Bring forward any recommendations or committee concerns to the staff, ExCom and BOT
  • Report on relevant ExCom and BOT actions to the committees
  • Participate in annual committee chair and member orientations (first call of the year)
  • Assist with the committee appointment process

Responsibilities of the Vice President-Elect (travel and time commitments)

  • Sit in on Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Sit in on the conference calls of the Audit Committee (every other week during the audit work; up to 60 minutes) and Finance and Investments Committee (monthly; up to 60 minutes)
  • Attend the summer Executive Committee meeting and new officer orientation (two days)
  • Attend fall Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meetings as observer (two and a half days)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, including the President's Dinner (three and a half days)

Primary Staff Contacts

  • Treasurer / Chief Financial Officer
  • Accounting Manager

Governing Rules / Procedures

Vice President, Government Affairs Position Description

Position Title: Vice President, Government Affairs

Elected By: Board of Trustees, at spring Board meeting

Term: Three years, beginning at fall annual meeting following election.

Executive Committee Role

The Executive Committee (ExCom) serves as the administrative and strategic planning committee of the Board of Trustees (BOT), and exercises the powers of and acts for the BOT between Board meetings as outlined in Article 7 of the ASLA Constitution and Article 8 of the ASLA Bylaws.

Specific responsibilities and authorities of the ExCom include:

  • Review and make recommendations to the BOT concerning action on the following: annual operating plan; annual program and capital expense budgets; public and administrative polices; annual financial audit; ASLA honors and medals recipients; changes to the Bylaws and Constitution
  • Monitor the management and administration of the operating plan and budget of the Society as adopted by the BOT
  • Review/approve changes to the annual budget, not to exceed seven percent of the total budget
  • Accept the slate of officers selected by the Nominating Committee
  • Endorse the federal advocacy priorities of the Society
  • Set the time and place of annual meetings of the Society
  • Prepare and submit nominations for Fellow as appropriate
  • Select representatives of the Council of Fellows for appointment to the Nominating Committee
  • Serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the ASLA Fund
  • Select and review the performance of the Executive Vice President
  • Perform such other duties as are customary for the officers of a corporation or as may be assigned or delegated by Board of Trustees

Executive Committee Expectations

All members of the ExCom are expected to:

  • Support the Society's mission, vision, values, and culture, and be an advocate for the Society
  • Participate in setting Society priorities, objectives, and policies and in adoption of operating plans and budgets to accomplish Society goals
  • Attend all ExCom and BOT meetings and conference calls and actively participate in decision-making
  • Stay informed and be diligent in reviewing communications and meeting materials
  • Ask questions whenever additional information is needed and otherwise contribute to the ExCom's and Board's thoughtful deliberations
  • Read and understand the financial reports and otherwise assist the ExCom in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility
  • Maintain confidentiality of ExCom and Board proceedings as appropriate
  • Represent and support the actions of the ExCom and Board as a whole
  • Participate in regular assessments to improve ExCom and Board performance
  • Fulfill any additional responsibilities specific to their elected office
  • Exemplify the highest ideals and professional standards as well as avoid any conflict of interest
  • Be respectful of all opinions and viewpoints
  • Serve as active mentors for their successors

Responsibilities of the Vice President (travel and time commitments)

  • Support the president and work in partnership with staff in the area of government affairs (frequent emails and monthly calls with Government Affairs Managing Director and Federal Government Affairs Director)
  • Attend Executive Committee meetings (two in-person annually: one preceding the fall BOT meeting; and one in-person meeting in the summer)
  • Participate in Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Attend the meetings and conference calls of the BOT (two days at spring and one and a half days for fall meeting preceding the annual meeting; conference calls scheduled as/if needed between meetings)
  • Participate in ASLA Advocacy Day (virtual bi-annually)
  • Serve as ExCom liaison to the Government Affairs Advisory Committee (GAAC) (monthly conference calls, up to 60 minutes); participate in biennial Federal Advocacy Priorities process
  • Serve as ExCom liaison to the Licensure and State Government Affairs Advisory Committee (Quarterly conference calls; up to 60 minutes)
  • Serve as ExCom liaison to the Policy Committee (8–10 calls/year; 60–90 minutes)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, including assigned committee meetings (three and a half days)
  • Bring forward any recommendations or committee concerns to the staff, ExCom and BOT
  • Report on relevant ExCom and BOT actions to the GA committees
  • Participate in annual committee chair orientation and co-lead committee member orientations (first call of the year)
  • Participate in Advocacy Day, including pre-event webinars (virtual bi-annually)
  • Participate in Advocacy Summit (not held every year, two and a half days; summer)
  • Assist with the committee appointment process
  • Fill in for the president, including at chapter visits, as needed/requested

Responsibilities of the Vice President-Elect (travel and time commitments)

  • Sit in on Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Sit in on the conference calls of the GA Committees: GAAC, Licensure, and Policy (see above for time commitment)
  • Attend the Advocacy Summit (not held every year, two and a half days; summer)
  • Attend the summer Executive Committee meeting and new officer orientation (two days)
  • Attend fall Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meetings as observer (two and a half days)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, including the President's Dinner, and assigned committee meetings (three and a half days)

Primary Staff Contacts

  • Director, Federal Government Affairs
  • Director, State Government Affairs

Governing Rules / Procedures

Vice President, Membership Position Description

Position Title: Vice President, Membership

Elected By: Board of Trustees, at spring Board meeting

Term: Three years, beginning at fall annual meeting following election.

Executive Committee Role

The Executive Committee (ExCom) serves as the administrative and strategic planning committee of the Board of Trustees (BOT), and exercises the powers of and acts for the BOT between Board meetings as outlined in Article 7 of the ASLA Constitution and Article 8 of the ASLA Bylaws.

Specific responsibilities and authorities of the ExCom include:

  • Review and make recommendations to the BOT concerning action on the following: annual operating plan; annual program and capital expense budgets; public and administrative polices; annual financial audit; ASLA honors and medals recipients; changes to the Bylaws and Constitution
  • Monitor the management and administration of the operating plan and budget of the Society as adopted by the BOT
  • Review/approve changes to the annual budget, not to exceed seven percent of the total budget
  • Accept the slate of officers selected by the Nominating Committee
  • Endorse the federal advocacy priorities of the Society
  • Set the time and place of annual meetings of the Society
  • Prepare and submit nominations for Fellow as appropriate
  • Select representatives of the Council of Fellows for appointment to the Nominating Committee
  • Serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the ASLA Fund
  • Select and review the performance of the Executive Vice President
  • Perform such other duties as are customary for the officers of a corporation or as may be assigned or delegated by Board of Trustees

Executive Committee Expectations

All members of the ExCom are expected to:

  • Support the Society's mission, vision, values, and culture, and be an advocate for the Society
  • Participate in setting Society priorities, objectives, and policies and in adoption of operating plans and budgets to accomplish Society goals
  • Attend all ExCom and BOT meetings and conference calls and actively participate in decision-making
  • Stay informed and be diligent in reviewing communications and meeting materials
  • Ask questions whenever additional information is needed and otherwise contribute to the ExCom's and Board's thoughtful deliberations
  • Read and understand the financial reports and otherwise assist the ExCom in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility
  • Maintain confidentiality of ExCom and Board proceedings as appropriate
  • Represent and support the actions of the ExCom and Board as a whole
  • Participate in regular assessments to improve ExCom and Board performance
  • Fulfill any additional responsibilities specific to their elected office
  • Exemplify the highest ideals and professional standards as well as avoid any conflict of interest
  • Be respectful of all opinions and viewpoints
  • Serve as active mentors for their successors

Responsibilities of the Vice President (travel and time commitments)

  • Support the president and work in partnership with staff in the area of membership (frequent emails and regular calls with Member and Chapter Services Director)
  • Attend Executive Committee meetings (two in-person annually: one preceding the fall BOT meeting; and one in-person meeting in the summer)
  • Participate in Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Attend the meetings and conference calls of the BOT (two days virtually at spring and one and a half days for in-person fall meeting preceding the annual meeting; conference calls scheduled as/if needed between meetings)
  • Participate in Advocacy Day (virtual bi-annually)
  • Serve as ExCom liaison to the Chapter Presidents Council (CPC); attend CPC leadership planning sessions (evening before CPC meetings); participate in CPC and chapter membership chair orientation webinar (one hour)
  • Serve as ExCom liaison to and participate in the conference calls of the Chapter Success Institute (monthly; 30 minutes), Member Engagement Committee (monthly; 30 minutes), and Associate Advisory Committee (monthly; 30 minutes). These conference calls are typically held in the same week.
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, including assigned committee meetings (three and a half days)
  • Bring forward any recommendations or committee concerns to staff, the ExCom and BOT
  • Report on relevant ExCom and BOT actions to the CPC and committees
  • Participate in annual committee chair and member orientations (first call of the year)
  • Assist with the committee appointment process
  • Fill in for the president, including at chapter visits, as needed/requested
  • If funding permits, attend LABash (three days)
  • If funding permits, attend student chapter president dinner (at LABash)

Responsibilities of the Vice President-Elect (travel and time commitments)

  • Attend the summer Executive Committee meeting and new officer orientation (two days)
  • Sit in on Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Sit in on the conference calls of the Chapter Success Institute (monthly; 30 minutes), Member Engagement Committee (monthly; 30 minutes), and Associate Advisory Committee (monthly; 30 minutes)
  • Attend fall Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meetings as observer (two and a half days)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, including the President's Dinner, CPC leadership planning session, and assigned committee meetings (three and a half days)

Primary Staff Contacts

  • Managing Director, Member and Chapter Services

Governing Rules / Procedures

Vice President, Professional Practice Position Description

Position Title: Vice President, Professional Practice

Elected By: Board of Trustees, at spring Board meeting

Term: Three years, beginning at fall annual meeting following election.

Executive Committee Role

The Executive Committee (ExCom) serves as the administrative and strategic planning committee of the Board of Trustees (BOT), and exercises the powers of and acts for the BOT between Board meetings as outlined in Article 7 of the ASLA Constitution and Article 8 of the ASLA Bylaws.

Specific responsibilities and authorities of the ExCom include:

  • Review and make recommendations to the BOT concerning action on the following: annual operating plan; annual program and capital expense budgets; public and administrative polices; annual financial audit; ASLA honors and medals recipients; changes to the Bylaws and Constitution
  • Monitor the management and administration of the operating plan and budget of the Society as adopted by the BOT
  • Review/approve changes to the annual budget, not to exceed seven percent of the total budget
  • Accept the slate of officers selected by the Nominating Committee
  • Endorse the federal advocacy priorities of the Society
  • Set the time and place of annual meetings of the Society
  • Prepare and submit nominations for Fellow as appropriate
  • Select representatives of the Council of Fellows for appointment to the Nominating Committee
  • Serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the ASLA Fund
  • Select and review the performance of the Executive Vice President
  • Perform such other duties as are customary for the officers of a corporation or as may be assigned or delegated by Board of Trustees

Executive Committee Expectations

All members of the ExCom are expected to:

  • Support the Society's mission, vision, values, and culture, and be an advocate for the Society
  • Participate in setting Society priorities, objectives, and policies and in adoption of operating plans and budgets to accomplish Society goals
  • Attend all ExCom and BOT meetings and conference calls and actively participate in decision-making
  • Stay informed and be diligent in reviewing communications and meeting materials
  • Ask questions whenever additional information is needed and otherwise contribute to the ExCom's and Board's thoughtful deliberations
  • Read and understand the financial reports and otherwise assist the ExCom in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility
  • Maintain confidentiality of ExCom and Board proceedings as appropriate
  • Represent and support the actions of the ExCom and Board as a whole
  • Participate in regular assessments to improve ExCom and Board performance
  • Fulfill any additional responsibilities specific to their elected office
  • Exemplify the highest ideals and professional standards as well as avoid any conflict of interest
  • Be respectful of all opinions and viewpoints
  • Serve as active mentors for their successors

Responsibilities of the Vice President (travel and time commitments)

  • Support the president and work in partnership with staff in the area of professional practice (frequent emails and weekly calls with Professional Practice Director)
  • Attend Executive Committee meetings (two in-person annually: one preceding the fall BOT meeting; and one in-person meeting in the summer)
  • Participate in Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Attend the meetings and conference calls of the BOT (two days virtually at spring and one and a half days for in-person fall meeting preceding the annual meeting; conference calls scheduled between meetings)
  • Participate in ASLA Advocacy Day (virtual bi-annually)
  • Serve as ExCom liaison to and participate in the conference calls of the Professional Practice Networks Council (PPN Council) (quarterly calls, up to 60 minutes); Climate Action Committee (monthly; up to 60 minutes), and SKILL|ED Practice Management Advisory Committee (monthly; up to 60 minutes), and LA CES Administrative Committee (1st and 3rd Qtr; up to 60 minutes)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture (three and a half days), including plenary sessions, President's Dinner, the PPN Council meeting and PPN reception, and other assigned committee meetings
  • Bring forward any recommendations or committee concerns to the staff, ExCom and BOT
  • Report on relevant ExCom and BOT actions to the PPN Council and committees
  • Participate in annual committee chair (two hours) and member orientation (held during a regularly scheduled call) conference calls
  • Participate in the annual PPN chair orientation webinar (two hours, including prep)
  • Assist with the committee appointment process
  • Fill in for the president, including at chapter visits, as needed/requested

Responsibilities of the Vice President-Elect (travel and time commitments)

  • Attend the summer Executive Committee meeting and new officer orientation (two days)
  • Sit in on Executive Committee conference calls (monthly, in months the committee does not meet in person, usually 60 minutes)
  • Sit in on the conference calls of the Professional Practice Networks Council (PPN Council) (quarterly calls, up to 60 minutes); Climate Action Committee (monthly; up to 60 minutes), and SKILL|ED Practice Management Advisory Committee (monthly; up to 60 minutes), and LA CES Administrative Committee (1st and 3rd Qtr; up to 60 minutes)
  • Attend fall Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meetings as observer (two and a half days)
  • Attend the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture (three and a half days), including plenary sessions, President's Dinner, the PPN Council meeting, and other assigned committee meetings

Primary Staff Contacts

  • Director, Professional Practice
  • Manager, Professional Practice
  • Coordinator, Professional Practice

Governing Rules / Procedures