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  1. Constitution
  2. By-Laws
  3. Membership
  4. Procedings at GM
  5. Procedings for Directors
  6. Duties of Officers
  7. By-Laws Conclusion

Part 7A - Duties of Officers

21.
  1. Chairperson co-ordinates the work and the overall planning and direction of the Board. This position chairs the meetings of the Board and manages its decision-making process. The Chairperson also manages the people on the Board and to ensure the Board fulfills its responsibilities. It is also the Chairperson’s role to facilitate communication between the Board and the Director General.
  2. 1st Vice Chairperson assumes the responsibilities in the absence of the Chair. The 1st Vice Chairperson is learning the Chairperson’s duties in preparation for a future term as the Chairperson and should work closely with, in supporting the Chairperson.
  3. 2nd Vice Chairperson assumes the responsibility of operations.
  4. 3rd Vice Chairperson assumes the responsibility of governmental relationships.
  5. Past Chairperson provides continuity to the association from recent experience as the Chair. The past Chairperson supports the Chair during a learning period and can chair the nominating committee.
  6. The Corporate Secretary shall have custody of the Seal and will prepare, maintain and distribute the Boards records, such as the Minutes, agendas, correspondence and Membership registry. If the association has staff performing this function, then the Secretary would ensure the duties are carried out.
  7. CorporateTreasurer oversees the association’s finances. If the association has staff performing this function, the Treasurer would ensure the financial accountability of the association by delivering monthly financial statements to the Directors and would oversee the annual audit.

Part 7B - Duties of Directors

22. Directors shall act in good faith and in the best interest of the Non-Profit Corporation and ensure all reports including financial reports required by law be prepared by the Non-Profit Corporation for the annual general meeting and that reports are filed following the annual general meeting as required by the Canada Corporations Act.