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2.2 Role of the Directors

The major duties of the Board of Directors in the management of ORWC are:

  • Directors are required to exercise their power with competence an diligence in the best interest of the corporation.

  • To establish the general policies, goals and objectives of ORWC.

  • To appoint the Provincial Coordinator, and to establish and approve the responsibilities of the position.

  • To oversee and assess, at appropriate times, the performance of the organization and of the Provincial Coordinator in the pursuit and implementation of the established policies, goals and objectives of ORWC.

  • To take appropriate action based on the performance of the organization and of the Provincial Coordinator in the pursuit and implementation of the established policies, goals and objectives of ORWC.

  • To ensure proper stewardship for funds and resources made available for the discharge of the ORWC objectives.

  • To ensure the agency operates within the laws of Ontario and Canada.

Terms, Duties and Qualifications for Board Members

Term of Office
  • Annual election.

  • A two-year commitment is desirable.

Duties:

It is expected that Directors will:
  • Attend all Board Meetings.

  • Serve on at least one standing committee and attend all meetings of the standing committee(s).

  • Participate in committee activities and/or special projects to attendance at boards meetings.

  • Support special events and fundraising and training events of ORWC.

  • In the event the Director is not able to attend any of the meetings of the Board or any committee meeting where the Director is a member of that committee, the Director shall notify the Chair of that committee. If the Director is not able to or has not attended at least fifty percent (50%) of the Board meetings and Committee meetings where the Director is a member of that committee, the Director will notify the Chairperson. Unless an exemption is granted from these attendance requirements, the Director shall tender his/her resignation from the Board forthwith. Resignation from the Board will not disqualify the Director for standing for election to the Board the following year, on the recommendation of the Chair of the nominating committee.

    Preferably Board Members should be:

  • Over eighteen (18) years of age, residents of Ontario and should be of sound character and values having beliefs supportive of the mission and values of ORWC.

  • In addition to the above, Board members should possess skills to further the mission of ORWC such as, but not limited to; leadership, marketing, finance, and human resources experience.

    Qualifications:
  • Interest in the work of ORWC.

  • Active member in good standing.