Board Of Directors Postion
Summary
Location
Calgary, Alberta
When
About This Opportunity
Accountability: The Board of Directors is collectively accountable to the members, community, funders and other stakeholders. They are accountable for the Societies performance in relation to its mission and strategic objectives, and for the effective stewardship of financial and human resources.
Authority: Individual board members have no authority to approve actions by the Society, to direct staff or contractors, or to speak on behalf for the Association unless given such authority by the board.
Time Commitment: Approximately ten hours a month (board meetings, preparing for board meetings, participating in committees and attending special events)
Term of Office: Two year term, renewable.
Responsibility: Board members are responsible for acting in the best long-term interests of the Society and the community and will bring to the task of informed decision-making a broad knowledge and an inclusive perspective.
Principle Duties: Every member of the Board of Directors, including the Board’s officers, is expected to do the following:
• Prepare for and participate in board meetings
• Listen to others’ views, advocate their own, identify common interests and alternatives, and be open to compromise
• Support governance decisions once made
• Participate in the review of the Society’s mission and objectives and in the development of a strategic plan
• Help the board to monitor the performance of the Society in relation to its mission, objectives, core values and reputation
• Abide by the by-laws, code of conduct, conflict of interest and other polices that apply to the board
• Participate in and contribute to Fundraising activities
• Participate in the approval the annual budget and monitor the financial performance of the Society in relation to it
• Help establish, review and monitor operational polices
• Participate in the hiring of, and if required, the releasing of, the Executive Director
• Participate in the evaluation of the CEO
• Identify prospective board members and possibly help recruit them
• Participate in the evaluation of the board itself (annual board self-evaluation)
• Contribute to the work of board as a member of a board committee
• Attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting
• Be an ambassador for the Society – ensure ones involvement is known within their own network of friends and contacts.
• Identify sponsorship opportunities
• Keep informed about community issues relevant to the mission and objectives of the Society
Qualifications: The following are considered key job qualifications:
• Knowledge of the community
• Commitment to the Society’s mission and strategic directions
• A commitment of time roughly 10 hours per month
• Openness to learning
Evaluation: The performance of individual directors is evaluated annually in the context of the evaluation of the whole board and is based on the carrying out of duties and responsibilities as outlined above.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- No Requirements