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2.11 Board Meetings

  • The Board of Directors shall meet not less than 6 times per year, on dates determined at the first meeting of the Board of Directors after the Annual General Meeting.

  • Minutes shall be circulated to all Board Members within ____ days of the meeting.

  • Special meetings of the Board may be called at the discretion of the Chairperson or with the written request of 3 members of the Board.

  • The first meeting of the Board of Directors shall take place immediately following the Annual General Meeting.

  • The first meeting of the Board of Directors shall be attended by incoming and outgoing members of the Board.

Voting Regulations

Each Director has one vote. In the event of a tied vote, the Chair of the meeting shall exercise the right of the deciding vote. He/she otherwise does not have a vote. A simple majority of votes is sufficient to carry a motion.

Quorum of the Board of Directors

The presence of a majority of elected and appointed Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

All Board meetings will be conducted in accordance with the by-laws of ORWC and with respect to the following principles:
  • Full discussion and open communication.

  • Respect for the views of each Board member is required. Disagreement should be expressed with respect.

  • Meeting agendas, previous meeting minutes and any other material relevant to ensuring the Board is well informed, will be circulated in advance of the meeting. It is expected that all Board members will be prepared for each meeting.

  • The Provincial Coordinator will develop agenda with the assistance of the Chairperson, if required, and with input from the Board members. Business items may be added to or deleted from the agenda, with the agreement of a majority of Board members.

  • Board meetings will start on time and be specific to the items listed on the agenda, where possible.

  • All conflicts of interest must be declared and any board member with a conflict of interest will absent himself/herself from the discussion of that issue.