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Call for Board Members
Authority/Responsibility:
The Board of Directors is the legal authority for the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa.
As a member of the Board, a director acts in a position of trust for the Society and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.
Qualifications/Skills:
Directors have knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, human resources, communications, programs and /or personnel. Directors must be 18 years of age and not be an un-discharged bankrupt or mentally incompetent. Directors cease to have any authority if they resign, become bankrupt, or become mentally incompetent.
Term:
Directors are recommended by the Nominating Committee and elected by the membership at the Annual General meeting. Directors serve initially for a one-year term. Directors may be re-elected for two additional terms of two years each.
Requirements:
- Commitment to the work and mission of the organization;
- Willingness to serve on at least one Committee (strategic planning, fundraising, Human Resources, communications) and actively participate;
- Attendance and active participation at Board meetings and Board orientation;
- A time commitment of 8 hours per month (includes Board preparation, meeting and Committee meeting time);
- Attendance at Annual General Meeting and other events planned by the Society;
- Being informed of the services of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa and publicly support the decisions of the board even if they sometimes conflict with your own personal viewpoints;
- Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board;
- Be aware, declare and abstain from any conflict of interest;
- Conform to Board Policies and Procedures;
For more information please contact: Kerry Walsh, Executive Assistant
To apply for this position please send resumes to kerry.walsh@efryottawa.com with the email subject line EFRY Board of Directors Recruitment.
