ECAA provides many services for its members such as representation on various industry boards, labour negotiations, seminars for specialized applications and management skills, industry meetings and conventions, and develops electrical apprentices through Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT). ECAA also helps members work through challenges with inspection authorities and general contractors. The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta is the voice and information centre of the electrical industry; a self-governing body working to ensure a professional membership through education, safety and strong stakeholder relationships. The governing body of the Association is a Board consisting of a President, the immediate Past President, a Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Labour Relations Chair, PEC Chair, plus eight Directors representing the various Chapters in the Province, two Directors-at-Large (one North and one South), two Public Members, as well as various committee chairs. An Executive Director manages the Provincial Office in Edmonton. Chapters of ECAA are established in Calgary, Edmonton, Central, Fort McMurray, North West, Lethbridge, North East and Medicine Hat. These form the basis for regular meetings in these areas and frequency of Chapter meetings is determined by the wishes of the Chapter membership. They may be of general or social interest, or primarily educational and technical, depending on the need in the various areas. Many members take advanta